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PFE 208P

1976 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

35,586 mi
Last recorded35,586 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 1976 Jaguar Xj50,918 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPFE 208P
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 35,586 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 35,506 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 35,349 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 35,343 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 May 2019 34,709 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 34,583 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 34,434 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 33,748 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 32,332 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 32,216 miles

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres deteriorated

Pass 1 Nov 2011 32,158 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2011 32,158 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 31,664 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 31,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?

Based on 909,077 MOT tests across 81,250 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
3,561
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
81,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,485
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,052
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 12,020
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,165
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 10,319
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PFE 208P is a 1976 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1976 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 50,918 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xj fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,485 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PFE 208P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xj typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 50 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PFE 208P registered?

PFE 208P is a 1976 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 24 March 1976.

Is PFE 208P safe to buy?

The MOT history for PFE 208P shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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