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D891 OBE

1987 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

138,425 mi
Last recorded138,425 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2021
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Xjs77,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD891 OBE
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2021 138,425 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front exhaust joints blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front suspension (chassis) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front suspension (chassis) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

all front and rear suspension bushes perishing

all front and rear suspension components corroding

engine running fast

metal brake pipes corroding

oil leak from engine

underside of vehicle corroding

Pass 24 Apr 2019 138,020 miles

All front and rear suspension components corroding

Metal brake pipes corroding

Oil leak from engine

Underside of vehicle corroding

Pass 13 Oct 2017 137,704 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 137,704 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 137,525 miles

all 4 tyres perishing

both rear tyres worn to limit 215/65X15

knocking from rear suspension

offside and nearside front floors corroding

offside and nearside inner and outer sills corroding

slight blow from front exhaust pipe

Pass 24 Sep 2015 137,131 miles

all 4 tyres perishing

all front and rear suspension bushes splitting and perishing

front and rear suspension components corroded

front brake balance

offside track rod end slight play

Fail 22 Aug 2015 137,128 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

All four tyres perishing.

All front and rear suspension bushes perished and starting to split.

All front and rear suspension components corroded.

Front brake balance.

Offside track rod end has slight play.

Pass 28 Jun 2014 136,470 miles

front coil springs corroding

offside and nearside front chasis starting to corrode

rear tyres wearing low

steering rack mounting rubbers perishing and starting to split

Pass 3 Jun 2013 136,212 miles

coil spring cups and cross member corroding

front coil springs corroded

Fail 18 May 2013 136,212 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

coil spring cups and cross member corroding

front coil springs corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2011 135,913 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 135,913 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2010 135,536 miles

o/s and n/s frontcrossmember corr

o/s/f and n/s/f springs corr

oil leak from engin

Fail 8 May 2010 135,536 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

o/s and n/s frontcrossmember corr

o/s/f and n/s/f springs corr

oil leak from engin

Pass 19 May 2009 134,597 miles

repair to exhaust

Fail 16 May 2009 134,597 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

repair to exhaust

Fail 17 Apr 2008 133,711 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 133,711 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2007 131,079 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 128,949 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2005 127,466 miles

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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D891 OBE is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 D891 OBE, 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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D891 OBE is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 9 March 1987.

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