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D527 ELL

1987 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 2919cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

134,398 mi
Last recorded134,398 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2007
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Xj82,138 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD527 ELL
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,919cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Dec 2007 134,398 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside and nearside front of outer sills badly corroded and in need of repaire

offside and nearside rear exhaust clamps corroded and need replacement

oil pressure warning keeps flashing

shap edges starting to appear on front wheel arches

slight signs of warping on nearside frfont brake disc

unable to open offside rear door from outside

Pass 20 Dec 2006 122,623 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 110,090 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 109,697 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Outer Rear 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)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pressure tell tale on

oil leak

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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D527 ELL is a 1987 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 2,919cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D527 ELL, 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 D527 ELL registered?

D527 ELL is a 1987 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 14 May 1987.

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