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BOW 236K

1972 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

93,114 mi
Last recorded93,114 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 1972 Jaguar Xj39,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOW 236K
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 27 Jun 2019 93,114 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Sill Corroded But Not Effecting Structural Strength

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Sill Corroded But Not Effecting Structural Strength

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2016 89,858 miles

All ball joint boots are in a poor condition

Both rear tyres are worn & perrished

Off side inner main beam not working

Off side track rod end has play

Rear brake pads are low

Pass 11 Sep 2014 89,473 miles

All balljoint rubbers deteriorating.

All tyres worn near to min legal requirement.

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 88,413 miles

Various balljoint covers on front suspension deteriorating.

Various tyres low of tread on certain edges.

Pass 12 Sep 2012 88,341 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Various balljoint dust covers deteriorating

Pass 22 Sep 2010 87,481 miles

both centre exhaust boxs have slight leak & corrossion

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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BOW 236K is a 1972 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1972 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 39,556 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 BOW 236K, 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 54 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BOW 236K is a 1972 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 7 January 1972.

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