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BMA 137S

1978 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

59,043 mi
Last recorded59,043 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2022
Typical for 1978 Jaguar Xj42,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMA 137S
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1978
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2022 59,043 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 59,012 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 58,756 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 58,526 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 58,099 miles

rear brake pads getting down

slight corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 8 Jun 2016 57,559 miles

offside rear brake pads getting down

slight restricted free movement to nearside rear brake

Pass 29 Jun 2015 57,152 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 56,892 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 56,640 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 55,829 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 55,811 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 54,339 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

chips in the windscreen

o/s/f floor pan is corroded /damaged

Fail 20 Jun 2011 54,336 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

chips in the windscreen

o/s/f floor pan is corroded /damaged

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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BMA 137S is a 1978 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 BMA 137S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BMA 137S registered?

BMA 137S is a 1978 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 18 January 1978.

Is BMA 137S safe to buy?

The MOT history for BMA 137S shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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