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D678 DDL

1987 Jaguar Xjs

Silver Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

127,356 mi
Last recorded127,356 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Xjs77,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD678 DDL
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 127,356 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 126,642 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 28 Apr 2018 126,640 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 May 2017 125,304 miles

Offside Front inner wheel arch slightly corroded

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both rear (2.6.2)

Fail 24 May 2017 125,304 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner slight corrosion

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both rear (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 125,281 miles

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

corrosion in offside front lower inner wheel arch

under body surface corrosion

Pass 24 Feb 2016 124,769 miles

Both rear outter sills corroded.

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

Oil leak.

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

Surface corrosion under vehicle.

Fail 19 Feb 2016 124,753 miles

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

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

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

Both rear outter sills corroded.

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

Oil leak.

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

Surface corrosion under vehicle.

Fail 4 Jan 2016 124,752 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement foremost (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement foremost (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear outter sills corroded.

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak around rear diff.

Oil leak.

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

Rear shocks reduced damping effect.

Surface corrosion under vehicle.

Pass 16 Jan 2015 123,995 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 123,995 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 123,790 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 123,789 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 May 2010 123,449 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 123,439 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 123,252 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2008 123,248 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 78,259 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 111,046 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2006 111,046 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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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D678 DDL is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs in Silver with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D678 DDL, 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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D678 DDL is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 26 June 1987.

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