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D730 JPW

1987 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2017
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

56,104 mi
Last recorded56,104 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2016
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Xjs77,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD730 JPW
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2016 56,104 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

bonnet struts weak

oil leaks from engine area

Fail 30 Dec 2015 56,098 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

bonnet struts weak

oil leaks from engine area

Pass 16 Apr 2014 55,696 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 55,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 10 Jul 2013 55,676 miles

Nearside Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

battery light comes on

bonnet stays weak

bulb warning lamp comes on when brake pedal pressed

oil leak on engine

Pass 11 Apr 2012 54,152 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 54,148 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 53,929 miles

Fuel filler cap seal in poor condition.

Nearside sill weak with corrosion.

Fail 8 Sep 2010 53,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Fuel filler cap seal in poor condition.

Nearside sill weak with corrosion.

Pass 17 Jun 2009 53,347 miles

evidence of o//s/r brake over heating , advise inspection.....

right hand centre section exhaust fouling floor.....

screen washers poor.....

Pass 18 Apr 2008 52,394 miles

n/s/r exhaust pipe close to brake caliper

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Fail 15 Apr 2008 52,380 miles

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

n/s/r exhaust pipe close to brake caliper

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 1 Mar 2007 51,213 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 51,211 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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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D730 JPW 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 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 D730 JPW, 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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D730 JPW is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 3 February 1987.

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