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350 BBX

1978 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2024
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

47,339 mi
Last recorded47,339 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2023
Typical for 1978 Jaguar Xj42,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration350 BBX
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2023 47,339 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 47,322 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 47,244 miles

All tyres have small cracks in sidewalls

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 47,148 miles

All tyres deteriorating

Nearside Front wiper blade split

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Reverse lights not working

Steering rack bushes have slight play

Fail 27 Jul 2017 47,148 miles

All tyres deteriorating

Electrical wiring insecure Positive battery terminal (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front wiper blade split

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Reverse lights not working

Steering rack bushes have slight play

Pass 28 Jul 2016 47,136 miles

O/s/f wiper blade split

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Reverse lights not working

Slight diff oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2015 47,086 miles

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

Reverse lights not working

Fail 24 Jul 2015 47,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Reverse lights not working

Pass 21 Jul 2014 47,069 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 47,069 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 46,901 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Jul 2013 46,901 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 May 2013 46,865 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

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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350 BBX is a 1978 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1978 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 42,840 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 350 BBX, 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 48 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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350 BBX is a 1978 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 17 August 1978.

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