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AES 43L

1987 Jaguar Xjs

White Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

79,041 mi
Last recorded79,041 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Xjs77,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAES 43L
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2023 79,041 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively inner UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2023 79,041 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive Test Result CO 4.28% LIMIT CO 3.50% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively inner UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 77,571 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 77,563 miles

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 75,938 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 74,701 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 74,548 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 74,259 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 72,178 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 72,159 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 70,747 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 67,573 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2010 64,588 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 63,736 miles

Hand brake readings are close to limits.

Pass 4 Sep 2008 63,160 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 61,712 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 61,479 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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AES 43L is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs in White with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AES 43L, 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

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What year was AES 43L registered?

AES 43L is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is AES 43L safe to buy?

The MOT history for AES 43L shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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