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LOB 988P

1976 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

26,915 mi
Last recorded26,915 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 1976 Jaguar Xj50,918 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLOB 988P
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2016 26,915 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 25,539 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 25,463 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 24,431 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 22,286 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 22,142 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 22,000 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 21,845 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 21,554 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 21,378 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 21,375 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2007 19,793 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 17,716 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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LOB 988P is a 1976 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LOB 988P, 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

How do I check the history of LOB 988P?

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What year was LOB 988P registered?

LOB 988P is a 1976 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 16 January 1976.

Is LOB 988P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LOB 988P shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LOB 988P have outstanding finance?

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