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BFV 702R

1977 Jaguar Xjs

Yellow Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2022
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

87,830 mi
Last recorded87,830 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2022
Typical for 1977 Jaguar Xjs49,976 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFV 702R
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2022 87,830 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 87,813 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 87,256 miles

tyres perishing

Pass 2 Jun 2009 87,060 miles

underside of vehicle undersealed

Fail 26 May 2009 87,044 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 17 Aug 2007 86,646 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 86,631 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 86,036 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xjs?

Based on 127,020 MOT tests across 12,009 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
540
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
12,009
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 5,735
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,722
brake binding 4,089
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,050
parking brake recording little or no effort 3,046
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BFV 702R is a 1977 Jaguar Xjs in Yellow with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1977 Jaguar Xjs models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 49,976 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 Xjs fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 5,735 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BFV 702R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xjs typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 49 years old, this Jaguar Xjs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BFV 702R registered?

BFV 702R is a 1977 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 4 May 1977.

Is BFV 702R safe to buy?

The MOT history for BFV 702R shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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