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BAY 232T

1978 Jaguar Xj

Brown Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2024
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

56,666 mi
Last recorded56,666 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 1978 Jaguar Xj42,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAY 232T
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 56,666 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 56,613 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Front Steering rack has relative movement to chassis/bodywork both bushes worn (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 56,241 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 55,817 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 55,610 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 55,606 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 55,600 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases between y section and centre silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 55,514 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 55,498 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 55,205 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Pass 10 May 2012 54,335 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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BAY 232T is a 1978 Jaguar Xj in Brown with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 BAY 232T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BAY 232T registered?

BAY 232T is a 1978 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 20 September 1978.

Is BAY 232T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAY 232T shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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