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BGJ 444S

1978 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2024
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,437 mi
Last recorded76,437 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 1978 Jaguar Xj42,840 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGJ 444S
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 76,437 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 75,700 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 75,698 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working when side lights on (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system rear by axle and brake caliper and brake flex i bleed valve (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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BGJ 444S is a 1978 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1978 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 42,840 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 BGJ 444S, 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 48 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BGJ 444S registered?

BGJ 444S is a 1978 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 17 March 1978.

Is BGJ 444S safe to buy?

The MOT history for BGJ 444S shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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