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D868 ELF

1987 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 5993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

91,373 mi
Last recorded91,373 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Xj82,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD868 ELF
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 91,373 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 91,364 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 90,965 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2010 90,954 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 89,055 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2006 89,055 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Jul 2006 89,048 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

battery insecure

hazards tell tale visual warning light not displayed

oil leak

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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D868 ELF is a 1987 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 5,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 D868 ELF, 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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D868 ELF is a 1987 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 15 April 1987.

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