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BCV 627T

1979 Jaguar Xj

White Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

99,859 mi
Last recorded99,859 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 1979 Jaguar Xj45,573 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCV 627T
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 99,859 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 99,859 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2019 99,788 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 99,788 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 99,968 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 99,932 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 99,885 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 99,735 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 99,714 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 99,826 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 99,626 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 99,555 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 99,503 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 99,434 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 99,262 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 99,173 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 99,049 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 98,919 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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BCV 627T is a 1979 Jaguar Xj in White with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1979 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 45,573 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 BCV 627T, 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 47 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 BCV 627T registered?

BCV 627T is a 1979 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is BCV 627T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BCV 627T shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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