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D345 WEV

1987 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

98,800 mi
Last recorded98,800 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2008
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Xj82,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD345 WEV
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2008 98,800 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 98,798 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front floor corroded but outside any prescribed areas

Slight gases leak from both centre silencers

Slight gases leak from offside exhaust manifold bank

Pass 11 Oct 2007 97,356 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 97,356 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2007 97,352 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2006 96,596 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 96,589 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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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D345 WEV is a 1987 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 D345 WEV, 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 D345 WEV registered?

D345 WEV is a 1987 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 May 1987.

Is D345 WEV safe to buy?

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