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BRP 250X

1981 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

36,738 mi
Last recorded36,738 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2021
Typical for 1981 Jaguar Xj57,919 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRP 250X
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2021 36,738 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 36,442 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 35,979 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 35,370 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 35,363 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2010 34,617 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 34,094 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 33,475 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 33,475 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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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BRP 250X is a 1981 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1981 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 57,919 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 BRP 250X, 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 45 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 BRP 250X registered?

BRP 250X is a 1981 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 October 1981.

Is BRP 250X safe to buy?

The MOT history for BRP 250X shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BRP 250X have outstanding finance?

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