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BAM 238H

1970 Jaguar X-type

Red Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,850 mi
Last recorded83,850 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAM 238H
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 83,850 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Mar 2017 83,722 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 83,529 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 82,847 miles

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

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

near-side front lower wishbone inner bush perished but can function as intended

Pass 25 Oct 2013 82,557 miles

slight freeplay/movement steering wheel to column

Fail 25 Oct 2013 82,557 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight freeplay/movement steering wheel to column

Pass 27 Oct 2012 82,128 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 73,315 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 73,315 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 72,785 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar X-type?

Based on 1,912,556 MOT tests across 119,397 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
5,891
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
119,397
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 68,260
Brake pipe excessively corroded 38,516
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 38,107
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 31,691
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 30,052
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BAM 238H is a 1970 Jaguar X-type in Red with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

The most common reason a Jaguar X-type fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 68,260 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BAM 238H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar X-type typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 56 years old, this Jaguar X-type is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BAM 238H registered?

BAM 238H is a 1970 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 31 December 1970.

Is BAM 238H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAM 238H shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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