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NMX 788P

1976 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

4,384 mi
Last recorded4,384 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 1976 Jaguar Xj50,918 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNMX 788P
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1976
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2018 4,384 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 4,384 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 2,974 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 2,923 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 May 2016 2,327 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage rack pipes (2.3.3b)

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing/shaft bearing

Fail 20 May 2016 2,327 miles

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage rack pipes (2.3.3b)

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing/shaft bearing

Pass 3 Mar 2015 51,081 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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NMX 788P is a 1976 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NMX 788P, 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 NMX 788P?

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What year was NMX 788P registered?

NMX 788P is a 1976 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 January 1976.

Is NMX 788P safe to buy?

The MOT history for NMX 788P shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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