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TGC 12R

1976 Jaguar Xj

Yellow Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,108 mi
Last recorded93,108 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2008
Typical for 1976 Jaguar Xj50,918 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTGC 12R
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2008 93,108 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 63,039 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 62,740 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 62,708 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

engine has miss fire

Pass 17 Jul 2006 62,265 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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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TGC 12R is a 1976 Jaguar Xj in Yellow with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TGC 12R, 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

How do I check the history of TGC 12R?

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What year was TGC 12R registered?

TGC 12R is a 1976 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 21 October 1976.

Is TGC 12R safe to buy?

The MOT history for TGC 12R shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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