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A2 VPB

1987 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

70,911 mi
Last recorded70,911 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Xjs77,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 VPB
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2016 70,911 miles

Fuel pipe from filler neck corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear trailing arm bushes perished

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm bushes perished

Offside Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension components corroded

oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2016 70,907 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe from filler neck corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear trailing arm bushes perished

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm bushes perished

Offside Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension components corroded

oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2015 70,327 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 69,928 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 69,924 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 69,805 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Apr 2013 69,770 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 69,260 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 69,254 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 69,043 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 69,042 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch (1.4.B.1c)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 63,604 miles

Oil leak

front subframe in poor condition starting to rust

wings corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2006 61,828 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 61,828 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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A2 VPB is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 A2 VPB, 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 A2 VPB registered?

A2 VPB is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 8 January 1987.

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