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D57 DSF

1987 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

120,162 mi
Last recorded120,162 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2008
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Xj82,138 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD57 DSF
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2008 120,162 miles

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Fail 3 Apr 2008 114,790 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside steering rack bush slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 114,763 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 114,763 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 110,681 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 110,634 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front 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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D57 DSF is a 1987 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 D57 DSF, 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 D57 DSF registered?

D57 DSF is a 1987 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 11 February 1987.

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