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UVW 892R

1976 Jaguar Xj

White Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

78,837 mi
Last recorded78,837 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 1976 Jaguar Xj50,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUVW 892R
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 78,837 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Inner sill slight corrosion

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner sill slight corrosion

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 78,837 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Inner sill slight corrosion

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner sill slight corrosion

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 78,406 miles

underside of car undersealed not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 Apr 2011 78,189 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

engine slightly damp of oil but not dripping

floor slighley corroded bot not holed

Pass 8 Jul 2010 78,132 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 78,132 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2009 78,054 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 78,054 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 77,809 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 77,803 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

all 4 tyres slight cracking on walls

Pass 22 May 2006 77,667 miles

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

Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 22 May 2006 77,667 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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UVW 892R is a 1976 Jaguar Xj in White with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 UVW 892R, 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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UVW 892R is a 1976 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 August 1976.

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