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86 XJ

1976 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,924 mi
Last recorded75,924 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2011
Typical for 1976 Jaguar Xj50,918 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration86 XJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2011 75,924 miles

ALL BALL PIN JOINT BOOTS SPLIT + TRACK ROD BOOTS

O/S REAR AXLE MOUNTING HANGERS POOR/PERISHED

O/S/REAR BRAKE SLIGHTLY BINDING

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

SEALED MAIN BEAM IMAGES POOR

WIPER SWITCH OPPERATION VAGUE

Fail 13 Feb 2008 83,998 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

general component surface corrosion

offside and nearside rear floor areas slight corrosionn

rear trailing arms slight deterioration to bushes

slight play in nearside steering raack

Pass 23 Jan 2007 83,883 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

nearside and offside rear inner sill areas corroding.

slight play in nearside steering rack

Fail 9 Jan 2007 83,882 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

center exhaust silencers corroding

nearside and offside rear inner sill areas corroding

nearside rear drive shaft fouling exhaust

slight play in nearside steering rack

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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86 XJ is a 1976 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 86 XJ, 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 86 XJ registered?

86 XJ is a 1976 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 20 January 1976.

Is 86 XJ safe to buy?

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