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BDD 866K

1972 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2018
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

1,151 mi
Last recorded1,151 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2017
Typical for 1972 Jaguar Xj39,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDD 866K
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2017 1,151 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both mounting (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 665 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Dec 2016 611 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated both (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint hub (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 98,763 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 98,763 miles

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Boot floor skin (6.1.C.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 97,703 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Sep 2014 97,689 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Towbar mounting obviously of an inappropriate size (6.6.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 96,679 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 96,574 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Mar 2013 96,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s rear upper suspension driveshaft excessive freeplay

Pass 13 Jan 2012 95,839 miles

Battery loose

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 94,627 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 94,627 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play at steerin rack bushes

Pass 17 Sep 2009 91,604 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 91,577 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2009 91,515 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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BDD 866K is a 1972 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1972 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 39,556 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 BDD 866K, 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 54 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BDD 866K is a 1972 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 4 February 1972.

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