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BFK 436R

1973 Jaguar Xj

Yellow Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2017
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,130 mi
Last recorded69,130 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2016
Typical for 1973 Jaguar Xj44,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFK 436R
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2016 69,130 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

slight play in steering rack

Fail 16 Jun 2016 69,130 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

slight play in steering rack

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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BFK 436R is a 1973 Jaguar Xj in Yellow with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1973 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 44,711 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 BFK 436R, 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 53 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 BFK 436R registered?

BFK 436R is a 1973 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 January 1973.

Is BFK 436R safe to buy?

The MOT history for BFK 436R shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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