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WGP 209R

1976 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,961 mi
Last recorded72,961 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2014
Typical for 1976 Jaguar Xjs42,420 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWGP 209R
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,298cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2014 72,961 miles

Bonnett does not latch securely

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 72,908 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2011 72,837 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 72,837 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 72,761 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 72,015 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 72,012 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 68,157 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 68,155 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xjs?

Based on 127,020 MOT tests across 12,009 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
540
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
12,009
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 5,735
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,722
brake binding 4,089
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,050
parking brake recording little or no effort 3,046
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WGP 209R is a 1976 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1976 Jaguar Xjs models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 42,420 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 Xjs fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 5,735 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WGP 209R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xjs typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 50 years old, this Jaguar Xjs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WGP 209R registered?

WGP 209R is a 1976 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 7 December 1976.

Is WGP 209R safe to buy?

The MOT history for WGP 209R shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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