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MRX 235P

1976 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

62,872 mi
Last recorded62,872 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 1976 Jaguar Xj50,918 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMRX 235P
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 62,872 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 62,515 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 62,039 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 60,875 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 60,195 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 58,491 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 58,482 miles

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

Nearside Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside emissions on upper limit

engine oil leak

offside rack gaiter inner clip missing

Pass 18 Sep 2014 56,604 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 55,040 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 52,685 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 52,623 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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MRX 235P is a 1976 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 MRX 235P, 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 MRX 235P registered?

MRX 235P is a 1976 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 12 March 1976.

Is MRX 235P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MRX 235P shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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