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D815 CBY

1987 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

183,893 mi
Last recorded183,893 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2011
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Xjs77,038 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD815 CBY
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2011 183,893 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 183,893 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 183,154 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2008 183,154 miles

advise speedo showing same mileage as when first presented for M.O.T indicating that the unit is not working!

Fail 6 Oct 2008 183,154 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.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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D815 CBY is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 D815 CBY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D815 CBY registered?

D815 CBY is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 May 1987.

Is D815 CBY safe to buy?

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