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D512 YPJ

1987 Jaguar Xj

Gold Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,643 mi
Last recorded178,643 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2011
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Xj82,138 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD512 YPJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1987
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2011 178,643 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

bonnet rams worn

boot rams worn

corrosion to offside front inner wing

nearside rear brake disc backing plate missing

nearside rear brake disc slightly pitted

Fail 20 Jul 2011 178,642 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

bonnet rams worn

boot rams worn

nearside rear brake disc backing plate missing

nearside rear brake disc pitted

Pass 2 Aug 2010 177,017 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 175,736 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 17 Jul 2008 173,138 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Jul 2008 173,135 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

heat shield around exhaust front pipe insecure

Pass 16 Jul 2007 170,127 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

corrosion to nearsde front inner wheel arch

corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn to limit on inner edge

water around fuel filler cap

Pass 18 Jul 2006 165,744 miles

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

heat shield on exhaust front pipe insecure

Fail 17 Jul 2006 165,741 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

HEAT SHIELD ON EXHAUST FRONT PIPE INSECURE

NEARSIDE FRONT BOTTOM BALL JOINT BOOT SPLIT

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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D512 YPJ is a 1987 Jaguar Xj in Gold with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D512 YPJ, 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 D512 YPJ registered?

D512 YPJ is a 1987 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 29 January 1987.

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