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BHJ 573S

1978 Jaguar Xj

White Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

60,582 mi
Last recorded60,582 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 1978 Jaguar Xj42,840 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHJ 573S
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 60,582 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 60,581 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached bush worn (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2013 60,307 miles

Offside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 60,307 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 59,692 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 59,692 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 59,138 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 59,035 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 59,035 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 58,735 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 58,735 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 58,009 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 57,999 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

both inner main beam lamps inoperative

n/s washer jet blocked

Pass 24 Jul 2006 57,132 miles

hand brake reading lower than o/rear but holding

Fail 24 Jul 2006 57,132 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

hand brake reading lower than o/rear but holding

Pass 7 Oct 2005 56,708 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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BHJ 573S is a 1978 Jaguar Xj in White with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 BHJ 573S, 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 BHJ 573S registered?

BHJ 573S is a 1978 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 4 January 1978.

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