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BVX 11L

1973 Jaguar Xj

Brown Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

34,309 mi
Last recorded34,309 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2012
Typical for 1973 Jaguar Xj44,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVX 11L
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1973
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2012 34,309 miles

exhaust has been repaired

rear discs coroded

Fail 16 Mar 2012 34,291 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front and both rear tyres starting to perish and crack in tread bands.

Pass 24 Mar 2010 34,001 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 32,279 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 32,279 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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BVX 11L is a 1973 Jaguar Xj in Brown with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BVX 11L, 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 BVX 11L registered?

BVX 11L is a 1973 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 14 March 1973.

Is BVX 11L safe to buy?

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