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BTN 30V

1980 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,235 mi
Last recorded85,235 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2010
Typical for 1980 Jaguar Xj45,528 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBTN 30V
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2010 85,235 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 19 Aug 2010 85,223 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 Sep 2009 85,043 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

may be very slight leak from servo

Pass 19 May 2008 84,802 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 May 2007 84,536 miles

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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BTN 30V is a 1980 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1980 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 45,528 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 BTN 30V, 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 46 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 BTN 30V registered?

BTN 30V is a 1980 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 14 April 1980.

Is BTN 30V safe to buy?

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