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A17 LEW

1987 Jaguar Xjs

Grey Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

104,349 mi
Last recorded104,349 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Xjs77,038 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 LEW
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2022 104,349 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

engine/gearbox misting of oil

Pass 23 Sep 2021 104,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

corrosion on nearside front floor pan

engine/gearbox has a misting of oil

Fail 9 Sep 2021 104,262 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

corrosion on nearside front floor pan

engine/gearbox has a misting of oil

Pass 22 Sep 2020 104,215 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

corrosion nearside front floor pan

engine/gearbox has amisting of oil

Pass 11 Sep 2019 104,120 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 103,856 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 103,643 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 103,079 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 102,764 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 102,272 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 101,404 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 100,876 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 100,364 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 100,132 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 99,559 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 99,194 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 98,660 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 98,660 miles

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 LEW is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs in Grey with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LEW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A17 LEW?

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What year was A17 LEW registered?

A17 LEW is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is A17 LEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 LEW shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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