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BUL 548T

1979 Jaguar Xj

White Petrol 3442cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,287 mi
Last recorded88,287 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2009
Typical for 1979 Jaguar Xj45,573 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUL 548T
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,442cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2009 88,287 miles

grease around nearside steering rack gaitor

Fail 20 Mar 2009 88,287 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

grease around nearside steering rack gaitor

Pass 8 Sep 2007 88,089 miles

exhaust leak from manafold to down pipe

front suspension bump stops detached

movement in all steering rack mounting bushes

Fail 8 Sep 2007 88,089 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust leak from manafold to down pipe

front suspension bump stops detached

movemeent in all steering rack mounting bushes

Pass 2 Sep 2006 87,656 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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BUL 548T is a 1979 Jaguar Xj in White with a 3,442cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1979 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 45,573 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 BUL 548T, 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 47 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 BUL 548T registered?

BUL 548T is a 1979 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 June 1979.

Is BUL 548T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BUL 548T shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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