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XIL 10

1976 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

2,370 mi
Last recorded2,370 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1976 Jaguar Xj50,918 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXIL 10
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 2,370 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2026 2,369 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 1,466 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering rack damp

Fail 12 Jun 2017 1,466 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking Near rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 476 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Jun 2015 473 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 473 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 31 Aug 2011 473 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 473 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 469 miles

power steering rack damp

slight play at offside and nearside front lower ball joints

slight play at offside and nearside rear driveshaft u.j joints

Fail 3 Sep 2009 469 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

power steering rack damp

slight play at offside and nearside front lower ball joints

slight play at offside and nearside rear driveshaft u.j joints

Pass 10 Jun 2008 462 miles

offside front steering rack boot slightly weeping

slight play at offside and nearside front lower suspension joints

slight play at offside and nearside front steering rack

slight play at offside and nearside rear driveshaft u.j joints

slight run out at offside front brake

steering rack mounting bushes slightly worn

Pass 8 Jun 2007 458 miles

steering rack damp and slight movement at mountings

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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XIL 10 is a 1976 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 XIL 10, 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 XIL 10 registered?

XIL 10 is a 1976 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 27 August 1976.

Is XIL 10 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XIL 10 shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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