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D31 WJC

1987 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

103,804 mi
Last recorded103,804 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2014
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Xj82,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD31 WJC
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2014 103,804 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)

Fail 12 Aug 2014 103,752 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 101,634 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)

all four tyres sidewalls perishing

Pass 4 Sep 2012 99,915 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)

Fail 7 Aug 2012 99,913 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 99,140 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 99,139 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside/nearside rear door wont open from the outside

Pass 16 May 2008 94,458 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 94,138 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2007 89,948 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 86,745 miles
Pass 28 May 2005 82,704 miles
Fail 20 May 2005 82,678 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

nearside door mirror cracked. †

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?

Based on 909,077 MOT tests across 81,250 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
3,561
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
81,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,485
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,052
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 12,020
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,165
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 10,319
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D31 WJC is a 1987 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1987 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 82,138 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 Xj fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,485 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D31 WJC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xj typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 39 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D31 WJC registered?

D31 WJC is a 1987 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 13 March 1987.

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