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YFC 636R

1976 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

9,525 mi
Last recorded9,525 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2017
Typical for 1976 Jaguar Xj50,918 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYFC 636R
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2017 9,525 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 9,525 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2017 9,449 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 9,283 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 9,283 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 May 2015 8,623 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 8,453 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 7,254 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

front brake pipe heavily coated in grease

Fail 5 Feb 2013 7,225 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

front brake pipe heavily coated in grease

Pass 30 Jan 2012 6,320 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 5,539 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

both front floor panels starting to corrode

Fail 1 Feb 2011 5,526 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

both front floor panels starting to corrode

Pass 15 Jun 2009 4,266 miles

Fuel cap seals cracking

n/s/r tyre 1.6mm

o/s/f lower balljoint has play

o/s/f tyre 1.6mm

o/s/r tyre 2-3mm

Fail 15 Jun 2009 4,266 miles

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

Fuel cap seals cracking

n/s/r tyre 1.6mm

o/s/f lower balljoint has play

o/s/f tyre 1.6mm

o/s/r tyre 2-3mm

Pass 3 Jul 2008 3,585 miles

Slight exhaust leak

n/s/r tyre 3-4mm

All brake hose ferrules corroded

Brake pipes corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

o/s/f and n/s/f bottom balljoints have play

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre 3-4mm

Fail 2 Jul 2008 3,555 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

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

All brake hose ferrules corroded

Brake pipes corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Slight exhaust leak

n/s/r tyre 3-4mm

o/s/f and n/s/f bottom balljoints have play

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre 3-4mm

Fail 27 Jun 2008 3,527 miles

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

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2007 2,883 miles

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

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

offside outer sill surface corrosion at rear

Fail 11 May 2007 2,883 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside outer sill surface corrosion at rear

Pass 31 May 2006 2,531 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 2,516 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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YFC 636R is a 1976 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 YFC 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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YFC 636R is a 1976 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 18 November 1976.

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