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BJV 404L

1973 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2021
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,541 mi
Last recorded82,541 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 1973 Jaguar Xj44,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJV 404L
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2020 82,541 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 77,326 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Dec 2016 73,447 miles

Nearside Rear drive shaft inner joint security requires attention

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear brake hose security would benefit from attention

corrosion in boot floor area

Fail 14 Dec 2016 73,447 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear (3.6.B.1)

Central Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped lower side to side (3.6.B.1)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear drive shaft inner joint security requires attention

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear brake hose security would benefit from attention

corrosion in boot floor area

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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BJV 404L is a 1973 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BJV 404L, 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.

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What year was BJV 404L registered?

BJV 404L is a 1973 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 24 January 1973.

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