MOT Status
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98,722 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BORDERLIONE (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BORDERLINE (5.2.3 (e))
oil leak on engine
sill covers fitted
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all the wheels protruding slightly ()
damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone area of the front windscreen
Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all the wheels protruding slightly ()
damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone area of the front windscreen
Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed worn, door drops (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect offside and nearside, reduced damping (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
sill covers fitted not allowing for full inspection of outer sills
Fluid leak, but not excessive slight coolant leak from header tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose mirror glass loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear corrosion to offside rear wheel arch
Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play slight play in both rear wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))
sill covers fitted
Brake performance not tested offside rear flexible hose leaking (1.2.1 (g))
Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Fluid leak, but not excessive slight coolant leak from header tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose mirror glass loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear corrosion to offside rear wheel arch
Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play slight play in both rear wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))
sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
corrosion on front scuttle panel
o/s/f & both rear brakes binding
oil leak on engine
sill covers fitted
wear in n/s/r wheel bearing
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))
Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
corrosion on front scuttle panel
o/s/f & both rear brakes binding
oil leak on engine
sill covers fitted
wear in n/s/r wheel bearing
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both rear tyres getting low on tread
both rear wheel arches corroded
scuttle panel corroded
unable to check outersills due to bodykit
Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear wheel arch corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Discs wearing thin but still servicable
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel steering leaking hydraulic fluid (2.2.B.1i)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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BPA 11A is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 BPA 11A, 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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BPA 11A is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 11 December 1987.
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