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BNC 834M

1974 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

32,306 mi
Last recorded32,306 miles
Recorded on14 May 2010
Typical for 1974 Jaguar Xj47,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNC 834M
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2010 32,306 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

drivers front floor hole

nearside front & offside rear tyres cracking

Fail 4 May 2010 32,302 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre

drivers front floor hole

nearside front & offside rear tyres cracking

Pass 19 Dec 2008 32,231 miles

all welded repairs covered up

Fail 26 Sep 2008 32,220 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front floor holes not prescribed areas

Pass 16 Aug 2007 31,606 miles

( boot floor ) vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Front ( cross member ) vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Fail 10 Aug 2007 31,606 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 31,205 miles

slight leak on power steering

Pass 7 Oct 2005 29,605 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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BNC 834M is a 1974 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1974 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 47,890 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 BNC 834M, 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 52 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BNC 834M?

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What year was BNC 834M registered?

BNC 834M is a 1974 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 22 January 1974.

Is BNC 834M safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNC 834M shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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