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TGG 4

1976 Jaguar Xj

Yellow Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

861 mi
Last recorded861 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1976 Jaguar Xj50,918 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTGG 4
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 861 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 635 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 495 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 473 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 471 miles

Offside Front Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 449 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 405 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 344 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 344 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 282 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 10 miles

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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TGG 4 is a 1976 Jaguar Xj in Yellow with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 TGG 4, 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 TGG 4 registered?

TGG 4 is a 1976 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 December 1976.

Is TGG 4 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TGG 4 shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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