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BYC 186J

1970 Jaguar Xj

Beige Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

64,999 mi
Last recorded64,999 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 1970 Jaguar Xj50,163 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYC 186J
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1970
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2017 64,999 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 63,487 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 63,369 miles

slight play in steering rack mounting bushes

Fail 21 Jun 2013 63,369 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in steering rack mounting bushes

Pass 12 Sep 2011 62,817 miles

Oil leak

slight cracking to rear offside tyre outer sidewall

slight play in steering rack bushes

Pass 7 Jun 2010 62,524 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear diff front oil seal leaking

slight play in rack mounting bushes

Fail 10 Sep 2008 62,108 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in rack mounting rubbers

Pass 10 Sep 2008 62,108 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in rack mounting rubbers

Pass 21 May 2007 61,681 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 61,555 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 61,555 miles

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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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BYC 186J is a 1970 Jaguar Xj in Beige with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1970 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 50,163 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 BYC 186J, 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 56 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BYC 186J registered?

BYC 186J is a 1970 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 September 1970.

Is BYC 186J safe to buy?

The MOT history for BYC 186J shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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