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D844 YWV

1987 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2008
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

73,446 mi
Last recorded73,446 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2008
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Xj82,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD844 YWV
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2008 73,446 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside rear outer sill panel corroding.

Slight play in offside front suspension wishbone top bushes.

Slight to moderate play in steering rack mounting bushes.

Pass 17 Jul 2007 65,921 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 65,881 miles

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

wear developing in rear arm bearings

Fail 14 Nov 2006 65,691 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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D844 YWV is a 1987 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 D844 YWV, 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 D844 YWV registered?

D844 YWV is a 1987 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 23 April 1987.

Is D844 YWV safe to buy?

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