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BKL 855K

1971 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

65,790 mi
Last recorded65,790 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 1971 Jaguar Xj43,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBKL 855K
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2018 65,790 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

welding repairs to offside and nearside rear chassis

Pass 23 Aug 2017 65,731 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 65,731 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute offside (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Jul 2016 65,563 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake Efficiency low

Visual check only

Pass 21 Jul 2015 65,067 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 65,030 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

handbrake cable action is not smooth

offside fuel-cap seal is cracked

Pass 26 Jul 2013 64,546 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside rear drive-shaft has slight inner/outer play

Pass 27 Jul 2012 64,339 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 63,948 miles

offside front floor(under) is corroded through

Pass 9 Jun 2010 63,539 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

offside outer sill lower edge is rusty

Pass 11 Jun 2009 63,193 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 9 Jun 2009 63,189 miles

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 62,484 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 62,472 miles

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

offside front floor-pan (under)is corroded through.

Pass 16 May 2007 62,169 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 May 2006 61,818 miles

Nearside Inner Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

handbrake cable is hanging down under car.

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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BKL 855K is a 1971 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1971 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 43,772 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 BKL 855K, 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 55 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BKL 855K is a 1971 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 5 November 1971.

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