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BSV 424

1976 Jaguar Xj

White Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

71,449 mi
Last recorded71,449 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 1976 Jaguar Xj50,918 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBSV 424
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 71,449 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 69,320 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 67,229 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 9,040 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2016 9,040 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2015 7,711 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 5,369 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 3,431 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Sep 2012 3,423 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2011 1,574 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2010 99,700 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 96,328 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 94,795 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 92,256 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

advise 25% front brake inballance

Pass 25 Aug 2006 89,801 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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BSV 424 is a 1976 Jaguar Xj in White with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BSV 424, 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 BSV 424 registered?

BSV 424 is a 1976 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 December 1976.

Is BSV 424 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BSV 424 shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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