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BMT 658H

1970 Jaguar Xj

Brown Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,075 mi
Last recorded85,075 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2006
Typical for 1970 Jaguar Xj50,163 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMT 658H
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1970
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2006 85,075 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

ns and os top and bottom ball joint gaitors split

rear suspension bushes cracking

slight play from rear wheel area

Fail 29 Jul 2006 85,061 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

ns and os top and bottom ball joint gaitors split

oil leak

rear suspension bushes cracking

Pass 16 Jul 2005 64,326 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2005 64,325 miles

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

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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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BMT 658H is a 1970 Jaguar Xj in Brown with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1970 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 50,163 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 BMT 658H, 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 56 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 BMT 658H registered?

BMT 658H is a 1970 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 5 June 1970.

Is BMT 658H safe to buy?

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