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A17 GTS

1987 Jaguar Xjs

Silver Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,519 mi
Last recorded112,519 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2016
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Xjs77,038 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 GTS
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2016 112,519 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 112,516 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

engine oil and water leak

Pass 19 Dec 2014 112,417 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 12 Dec 2014 112,416 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 112,381 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 112,363 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 112,328 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 112,296 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 112,191 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 112,181 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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A17 GTS is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs in Silver with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 A17 GTS, 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 A17 GTS registered?

A17 GTS is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 January 1987.

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