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MLW 800P

1976 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

79,033 mi
Last recorded79,033 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 1976 Jaguar Xj50,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLW 800P
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2024 79,033 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 77,752 miles

Both front floor pan areas are corroded

Coil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 75,997 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 75,209 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 75,128 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Lower sill at the rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Lower sill front and rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 74,421 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 73,798 miles

Offside rear wheel arch corroded.

Pass 13 Oct 2015 72,693 miles

Nearside rear silencer corroded.

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside sill panel at rear. (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 71,466 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 71,325 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 71,169 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

previous repairs and underseal

small chips in screen

Pass 20 Oct 2011 70,432 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

previous repairs and heavy underseal

underbody corosion

Fail 18 Oct 2011 70,432 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

previous repairs and heavy underseal

underbody corosion

Pass 12 May 2010 69,925 miles

Play in steering u/j

Fail 5 May 2010 69,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Play in steering u/j

Fail 11 Mar 2010 69,904 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Extensive welding repairs throughout underbody.

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

Fail 7 Aug 2008 69,885 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Inner Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

offside and nearside outer sills coroding

offside and nearside under floor coroding

previous extensive body and chassis repairs carried out and heavily undersealed

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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MLW 800P is a 1976 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 MLW 800P, 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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MLW 800P is a 1976 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 December 1976.

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