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KBY 555P

1976 Jaguar Xj

White Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

10,922 mi
Last recorded10,922 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2022
Typical for 1976 Jaguar Xj50,918 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKBY 555P
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2022 10,922 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 10,922 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid Leak from caliper bleed nipple. (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 10,483 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 10,131 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 8,887 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 8,217 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 7,746 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 7,188 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 6,751 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 6,579 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 5,443 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 5,425 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 3,799 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 3,792 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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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KBY 555P is a 1976 Jaguar Xj in White with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KBY 555P, 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 KBY 555P registered?

KBY 555P is a 1976 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 7 January 1976.

Is KBY 555P safe to buy?

The MOT history for KBY 555P shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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