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450 BYA

1987 Jaguar Xjs

White Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

65,861 mi
Last recorded65,861 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2012
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Xjs77,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration450 BYA
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2012 65,861 miles

discs rusty

suspension rusted

Pass 22 Jul 2011 65,807 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 65,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 65,669 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 65,607 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xjs?

Based on 127,020 MOT tests across 12,009 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
540
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
12,009
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 5,735
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,722
brake binding 4,089
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,050
parking brake recording little or no effort 3,046
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450 BYA is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs in White with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1987 Jaguar Xjs models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 77,038 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 Xjs fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 5,735 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 450 BYA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xjs typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 39 years old, this Jaguar Xjs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 450 BYA registered?

450 BYA is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 5 May 1987.

Is 450 BYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 450 BYA 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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