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NKV 486P

1976 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

19,644 mi
Last recorded19,644 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 1976 Jaguar Xj50,918 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNKV 486P
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2017 19,644 miles

Coolant leak slight ()

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

chassis heavily undersealed

rear parking brake efforts on minimum advise service or repair

Pass 21 Jan 2016 19,434 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 19,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm heavily scrubbing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 19,053 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2015 19,043 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

slight water leak from nearside bottom hose

Pass 16 Jan 2014 17,952 miles

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

offside front tyre is scrubbing inner edge and is starting to get close to minimum

Fail 8 Jan 2014 17,938 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front tyre is scrubbing inner edge and is starting to get close to minimum

Pass 18 Jan 2013 17,562 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 17,562 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 15,804 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2012 15,786 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 14,435 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 12,597 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 10,761 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 10,761 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 9,963 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 9,963 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 8,915 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 7,690 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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NKV 486P is a 1976 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 NKV 486P, 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 NKV 486P registered?

NKV 486P is a 1976 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 20 May 1976.

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