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D550 FHN

1987 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

78,003 mi
Last recorded78,003 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2018
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Xjs77,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD550 FHN
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2018 78,003 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage power steering pipe by rack (2.1.5 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced fair bit of under body and suspension surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel bit of play and wear in steering rack main fixing bushes (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Dec 2018 78,002 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage by steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced fair bit of under body surface corrosion in several places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel fair bit of play in steering rack support bushes (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2018 77,941 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor corroded within seat and seat belt mount area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Position lamp switch insecure (4.2.2 (b))

Electrical wiring insecure several wiring sections inside vehicle (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage by steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced fair bit of under body surface corrosion in several places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel fair bit of play in steering rack support bushes (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 77,850 miles

Moderate underside surface corrosion in testable areas.

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

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

Steering rack mountings deteriorated

Fail 19 Oct 2017 77,810 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing R Clip (3.5.1l)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Offside Front brake caliper locking device missing Locking Wire (3.5.1l)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Moderate underside surface corrosion in testable areas.

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Steering rack mountings deteriorated

Pass 12 Dec 2015 77,090 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near top shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing low on inside edge and perrishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inside edge and perrishing (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Oct 2015 77,082 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near top shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing low on inner edge and perrishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inside edge and perrishing (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 77,081 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 98,013 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 Oct 2013 98,010 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Sep 2013 86,930 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 30 May 2007 84,761 miles

various corrosion to the outer sills but not yet considered exccesive.

Pass 16 May 2006 81,208 miles
Pass 5 May 2005 79,406 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xjs?

Based on 127,020 MOT tests across 12,009 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
540
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
12,009
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 5,735
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,722
brake binding 4,089
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,050
parking brake recording little or no effort 3,046
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D550 FHN is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1987 Jaguar Xjs models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 77,038 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 Xjs fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 5,735 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D550 FHN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xjs typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 39 years old, this Jaguar Xjs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D550 FHN is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 28 May 1987.

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