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RWY 279R

1976 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,142 mi
Last recorded72,142 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2015
Typical for 1976 Jaguar Xj50,918 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRWY 279R
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2015 72,142 miles

both front upper and lower ball joint covers perishing

nearside front seat belt slow at retracting

very slight weap on steering rack

Fail 18 Mar 2015 72,142 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front upper and lower ball joint covers perishing

nearside front seat belt slow at retracting

oil leak from engine

very slight weap on steering rack

Pass 25 Sep 2013 71,602 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 71,391 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 71,391 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 70,824 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 70,202 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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RWY 279R is a 1976 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RWY 279R, 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 RWY 279R registered?

RWY 279R is a 1976 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 December 1976.

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The MOT history for RWY 279R shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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