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BGF 475X

1981 Jaguar Xj

Bronze Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

81,784 mi
Last recorded81,784 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 1981 Jaguar Xj57,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGF 475X
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1981
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 81,784 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 81,784 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill above arm bush (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 81,686 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside rear tyre has cracks in the tread. No ply seen during test.

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 5 Apr 2014 79,952 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 79,952 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 79,140 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 78,315 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 75,796 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 75,256 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 72,348 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 70,129 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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BGF 475X is a 1981 Jaguar Xj in Bronze with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1981 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 57,919 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 BGF 475X, 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 45 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BGF 475X registered?

BGF 475X is a 1981 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 7 August 1981.

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