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NOA 217P

1976 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2011
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

34,827 mi
Last recorded34,827 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2010
Typical for 1976 Jaguar Xj50,918 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNOA 217P
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2010 34,827 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 34,827 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

adv slight play on both front steering rack bushes

advise n/s/f lower ball joint gaiter split

advise slight play on rear wheel bearings

advise underbody heavily coated in underseal

Fail 9 Dec 2009 34,827 miles

Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

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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NOA 217P is a 1976 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 NOA 217P, 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 NOA 217P registered?

NOA 217P is a 1976 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 16 March 1976.

Is NOA 217P safe to buy?

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