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BBV 709R

1977 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

85,082 mi
Last recorded85,082 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2015
Typical for 1977 Jaguar Xj57,975 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBV 709R
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2015 85,082 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 85,075 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 96,047 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 96,047 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 95,902 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 93,940 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 939,400 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007

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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BBV 709R is a 1977 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1977 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 57,975 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 BBV 709R, 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 49 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 BBV 709R registered?

BBV 709R is a 1977 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 June 1977.

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The MOT history for BBV 709R shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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