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WXJ 12

1976 Jaguar Xj

White Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

21,013 mi
Last recorded21,013 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2022
Typical for 1976 Jaguar Xj50,918 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWXJ 12
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2022 21,013 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 20,724 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 20,678 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 20,580 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 19,419 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 19,419 miles

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

Stop lamp not working BOTH (1.2.1b)

nearside front floor rusted through - non prescribed area

Pass 9 Jul 2014 17,680 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 17,652 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

freeplay in both rear wheels near side boaderline pass

near side front roadwheel damaged in several places

off side front tyre worn heavily on inner edge

oil leaks from steering rack gearbox and engine

rear inner wheel archs and sill floor junctions rusty

small stonechips to windscreen

weld repairs have already been made to vehicle

Pass 6 Jul 2012 15,032 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 15,031 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 14,888 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (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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WXJ 12 is a 1976 Jaguar Xj in White with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WXJ 12, 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

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What year was WXJ 12 registered?

WXJ 12 is a 1976 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 18 November 1976.

Is WXJ 12 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WXJ 12 shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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