MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
52,877 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
exhaust system close to drive shafts
oil leaks
rear exhaust system very close to drive shafts.
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
oil leak
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Oil leak
slight exhaust blow from offside front and nearside rear.
Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
exhaust rubbing on body
Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
n/s/f dust cover on bottom ball joint split
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
n/s/f dust cover on bottom ball joint split
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
all brake flexy hoses look original would advise replacement due to age of car
How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?
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SDM 28R is a 1976 Jaguar Xj in White with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 SDM 28R, 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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SDM 28R is a 1976 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 August 1976.
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