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D505 XPM

1987 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

93,261 mi
Last recorded93,261 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2024
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Xj82,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD505 XPM
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2024 93,261 miles
Pass 29 May 2023 92,864 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 92,474 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 92,439 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 90,685 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 90,685 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2017 88,263 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 84,699 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 83,269 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 83,267 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 80,809 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 76,350 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

emissions just within limits

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy when spun

offside headlamp aim low

side movement in steering rack

Pass 15 Jun 2011 71,995 miles

PLAY IN BOTH REAR HUBS

PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT HUB

Pass 15 Jun 2010 69,709 miles

some play in steering rack mountings

Fail 14 Jun 2010 69,702 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

some play in steering rack mountings

Pass 11 Apr 2006 66,965 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 66,965 miles

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

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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D505 XPM is a 1987 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 D505 XPM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of D505 XPM?

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What year was D505 XPM registered?

D505 XPM is a 1987 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D505 XPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for D505 XPM shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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