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MPG 239P

1976 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

38,099 mi
Last recorded38,099 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 1976 Jaguar Xj50,918 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMPG 239P
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 38,099 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2025 38,083 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 37,712 miles

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

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

steering rack pipes damp

Pass 10 Jun 2022 36,971 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 36,958 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Steering racking mounting bushes worn

Exhaust is touching N/S rear brake caliper

Pass 6 Aug 2021 36,739 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 36,697 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 36,589 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 36,348 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 36,270 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 35,964 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 35,711 miles

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

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

movement in rack mounting rubbers

Pass 18 Apr 2013 35,431 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 35,406 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2012 35,127 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 34,778 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 34,458 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 33,660 miles

Both front flexi brake hose ferrules slightly corroded replacement advised !

The near side front top & bottom ball joint gaiters are split.

The off side front top & bottom ball joint gaiters are split.

The off side outer track rod end gaiter is split.

The off side rear tyre is showing signs of age on outer side wall replacement advised !

Pass 29 Mar 2008 33,169 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 32,838 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 32,234 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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MPG 239P is a 1976 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MPG 239P, 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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What year was MPG 239P registered?

MPG 239P is a 1976 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 7 June 1976.

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