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10 BVE

1974 Jaguar Xj

White Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

75,198 mi
Last recorded75,198 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 1974 Jaguar Xj47,890 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration10 BVE
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 75,198 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 75,198 miles

Front Steering pivot point has excessive play Steering rack mounting bushes badly worn allowing excessive movement. (2.2.B.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 75,158 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 75,123 miles

slight play in steering rack bushes

Fail 16 Sep 2015 75,123 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported front to rear pipes cable tied to handbrake cable, front of pipes hitting on chassis (3.6.B.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

slight play in steering rack bushes

Pass 11 Sep 2014 74,831 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 3 Sep 2014 74,806 miles

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 74,765 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight exhaust leak

slight leak power steering rack

slight play nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 17 Jul 2013 74,765 miles

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

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

Oil leak

slight exhaust leak

slight leak power steering rack

slight play nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 17 Jul 2012 74,687 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Offside Rear Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jul 2012 74,662 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Offside Rear Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2011 74,285 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 73,259 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

several welding jobs been done and painted over

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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10 BVE is a 1974 Jaguar Xj in White with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1974 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 47,890 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 10 BVE, 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 52 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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10 BVE is a 1974 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 24 January 1974.

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