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BGS 7T

1981 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2016
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

40,994 mi
Last recorded40,994 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2015
Typical for 1981 Jaguar Xj57,919 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGS 7T
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2015 40,994 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 6 Nov 2015 40,993 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 19 May 2009 40,843 miles

o/s front wiper blade starting to perish

Fail 18 May 2009 40,843 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

o/s front wiper blade starting to perish

Pass 24 Apr 2008 40,268 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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BGS 7T is a 1981 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 BGS 7T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BGS 7T?

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What year was BGS 7T registered?

BGS 7T is a 1981 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 15 August 1981.

Is BGS 7T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BGS 7T shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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