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BCZ 3278

1990 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2919cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

72,038 mi
Last recorded72,038 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2007
Typical for 1990 Jaguar Xj108,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCZ 3278
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,919cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2007 72,038 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2007 72,038 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

rear subframe bushus slightly worn

Pass 5 Jan 2007 67,995 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 67,994 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 30 Nov 2006 67,570 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

corrosion on rear discs, both rear wheel bearings slight play

Pass 7 Dec 2005 66,079 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

FRONT BUMPER DAMAGED ON THE N/S

N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON THE INSIDE EDGE

N/S/R TYRE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT OF WEAR (1.6mm)

REAR BUMPER DAMAGED

Fail 29 Nov 2005 66,079 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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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BCZ 3278 is a 1990 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,919cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1990 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 108,780 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 BCZ 3278, 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 36 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BCZ 3278 registered?

BCZ 3278 is a 1990 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 March 1990.

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