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BTL 399X

1981 Jaguar Xj

Bronze Petrol 3442cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

84,779 mi
Last recorded84,779 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2012
Typical for 1981 Jaguar Xj57,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBTL 399X
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1981
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,442cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2012 84,779 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

coolent leak at front of engine

tail pipe loose on n/s/r exhaust

Fail 10 Oct 2012 84,779 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

coolent leak at front of engine

tail pipe loose on n/s/r exhaust

Pass 2 Nov 2011 84,583 miles

Water pump leaking coolant

Fail 27 Oct 2011 84,576 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Water pump leaking coolant

Pass 14 Oct 2010 84,315 miles

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

Water pump leak

Fail 28 Sep 2010 84,300 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Water pump leaking

Pass 10 Apr 2008 84,146 miles

both rear outer sills corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2006 84,131 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o\s rear sill corroded

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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BTL 399X is a 1981 Jaguar Xj in Bronze with a 3,442cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 BTL 399X, 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 BTL 399X registered?

BTL 399X is a 1981 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 4 December 1981.

Is BTL 399X safe to buy?

The MOT history for BTL 399X 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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