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BOP 121V

1979 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

40,758 mi
Last recorded40,758 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2020
Typical for 1979 Jaguar Xj45,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOP 121V
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2020 40,758 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 39,610 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 39,271 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 37,099 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 33,098 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 28,668 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 24,490 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 22,772 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2013 22,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Radius arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Rear Radius arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2012 22,739 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Rear Radius arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

offside handbrake performance down slightly

Pass 28 Feb 2012 22,739 miles

offside handbrake performance down slightly

Pass 2 Mar 2011 20,053 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 20,053 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 19,582 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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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BOP 121V is a 1979 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1979 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 45,573 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 BOP 121V, 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 47 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BOP 121V registered?

BOP 121V is a 1979 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is BOP 121V safe to buy?

The MOT history for BOP 121V shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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