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UFR 636R

1976 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

73,010 mi
Last recorded73,010 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2017
Typical for 1976 Jaguar Xj50,918 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUFR 636R
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2017 73,010 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 70,948 miles

Nearside Front Anti roll bar link bushes split

all tyres cracked

corrosion underbody and suspension

rear suspension bushes cracked

Fail 19 Sep 2016 70,947 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front antiroll bar link top and bottom bushes are spliting

all four tyres are cracking on the tread

all rear suspension bushes are cracking

suspension and under body is rusting

Pass 29 Sep 2015 70,669 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front anti-roll bar mount area coroding

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust mounts deteriorating

previous repairs and underseal

underbody corosion

underside undersealed

vehicle has been stood

Fail 22 Sep 2015 70,669 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front anti-roll bar mount area coroding

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust mounts deteriorating

previous repairs and underseal

underbody corosion

underside undersealed

vehicle has been stood

Fail 7 May 2015 70,669 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

bonnet hinges broken

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge close to limit

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge close to limit

offside rear tyre worn on inner dege close to limit

previous repairs underseal and paint

Fail 30 Jul 2013 70,669 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

serious corrosion out of prescribed areas

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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UFR 636R is a 1976 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 UFR 636R, 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 UFR 636R registered?

UFR 636R is a 1976 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 August 1976.

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