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BLH 483S

1977 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,981 mi
Last recorded69,981 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2010
Typical for 1977 Jaguar Xj57,975 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLH 483S
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1977
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2010 69,981 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 69,834 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 69,834 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c) DANGEROUS

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2005 69,271 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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BLH 483S is a 1977 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1977 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 57,975 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 BLH 483S, 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 49 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BLH 483S registered?

BLH 483S is a 1977 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 28 October 1977.

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The MOT history for BLH 483S shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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