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MNO 259P

1976 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

9,584 mi
Last recorded9,584 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1976 Jaguar Xj50,918 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMNO 259P
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 9,584 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 9,345 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 9,200 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 6,938 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 5,943 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 5,688 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 5,365 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 5,324 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 4,694 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 4,693 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 4,514 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 4,514 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 3,947 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 3,407 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 2,723 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 1,922 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 992 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 54,416 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 49,483 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Temporary fuel cap fitted

o/s rear tyre wearing on inside tread.

Pass 4 Jun 2008 48,891 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2008 48,889 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 May 2007 47,834 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 46,120 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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MNO 259P is a 1976 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 MNO 259P, 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 MNO 259P?

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What year was MNO 259P registered?

MNO 259P is a 1976 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 5 February 1976.

Is MNO 259P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MNO 259P shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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