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D975 YEV

1987 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

20,629 mi
Last recorded20,629 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2008
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Xjs77,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD975 YEV
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2008 20,629 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 16,259 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 16,258 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

corrosion to both outer sills and o/s/f wing

handbrake travel high

unable to see inner front pads

Pass 7 Feb 2006 14,935 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 14,934 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

oil leak

unable to see front brake pads

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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D975 YEV is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc 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 D975 YEV, 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 D975 YEV registered?

D975 YEV is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 January 1987.

Is D975 YEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for D975 YEV shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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