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D870 WPA

1986 Jaguar Xjs

Black Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

37,799 mi
Last recorded37,799 miles
Recorded on9 May 2013
Typical for 1986 Jaguar Xjs80,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD870 WPA
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2013 37,799 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 37,797 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2012 36,419 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 35,798 miles

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

o/side front tyre inner tread close to limit

Pass 4 May 2010 33,525 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 31,838 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 31,837 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 29,651 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

front tyres wear edges

rack mount wear

Fail 14 Jan 2008 29,651 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

front tyres wear edges

rack mount wear

Pass 18 Nov 2006 27,468 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 27,338 miles

nearside exhaust downpipe blowing slightly

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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D870 WPA is a 1986 Jaguar Xjs in Black with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1986 Jaguar Xjs models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 80,045 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 D870 WPA, 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 40 years old, this Jaguar Xjs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D870 WPA registered?

D870 WPA is a 1986 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D870 WPA safe to buy?

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