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BRX 263T

1978 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,520 mi
Last recorded47,520 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2008
Typical for 1978 Jaguar Xj42,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Jaguar
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Finance
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRX 263T
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2008 47,520 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 47,513 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2006 46,869 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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BRX 263T is a 1978 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1978 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 42,840 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 BRX 263T, 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 48 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 BRX 263T?

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What year was BRX 263T registered?

BRX 263T is a 1978 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 October 1978.

Is BRX 263T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BRX 263T shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BRX 263T have outstanding finance?

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