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BEL 266K

1972 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,315 mi
Last recorded97,315 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 1972 Jaguar Xj39,556 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBEL 266K
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 97,315 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 97,203 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 97,121 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 97,018 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 96,513 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 96,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 96,034 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 95,863 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 95,863 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 95,724 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 95,631 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 95,542 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 94,999 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 94,999 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 94,986 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 94,986 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 94,735 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 94,699 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 94,677 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 94,545 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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BEL 266K is a 1972 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BEL 266K, 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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What year was BEL 266K registered?

BEL 266K is a 1972 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 8 June 1972.

Is BEL 266K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BEL 266K shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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