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LAY 304P

1976 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

52,091 mi
Last recorded52,091 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 1976 Jaguar Xj50,918 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAY 304P
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 52,091 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive rear dif (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive streering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 50,983 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

diff oil leak

engine oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2017 50,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

diff oil leak

engine oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2016 48,606 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Oil leak diff ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 48,606 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Oil leak diff ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 46,691 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 43,994 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 43,411 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 43,082 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 42,844 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 42,677 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 42,298 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 41,668 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 40,908 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 40,025 miles

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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LAY 304P is a 1976 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LAY 304P, 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 LAY 304P registered?

LAY 304P is a 1976 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 January 1976.

Is LAY 304P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LAY 304P shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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