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26 JNW

1976 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,129 mi
Last recorded95,129 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1976 Jaguar Xj50,918 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration26 JNW
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 95,129 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 95,098 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 94,886 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2021 94,886 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 94,154 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 93,888 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 93,655 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 93,472 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 93,187 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2006 93,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Service 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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26 JNW is a 1976 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 26 JNW, 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 26 JNW registered?

26 JNW is a 1976 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 December 1976.

Is 26 JNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 26 JNW shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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