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RGP 574R

1976 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

50,986 mi
Last recorded50,986 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2009
Typical for 1976 Jaguar Xj50,918 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRGP 574R
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,492cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2009 50,986 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 21 Apr 2009 50,986 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 50,918 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 50,918 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 9 May 2007 50,745 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 50,740 miles

Steering box damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2006 50,676 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 50,662 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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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RGP 574R is a 1976 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RGP 574R, 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.

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What year was RGP 574R registered?

RGP 574R is a 1976 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 September 1976.

Is RGP 574R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RGP 574R shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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