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D999 MVU

1987 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

59,475 mi
Last recorded59,475 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2010
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Xj82,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD999 MVU
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2010 59,475 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 59,472 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 59,062 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 59,062 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 57,867 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 56,946 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 56,946 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

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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D999 MVU is a 1987 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,590cc 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 D999 MVU, 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 D999 MVU registered?

D999 MVU is a 1987 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 24 February 1987.

Is D999 MVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for D999 MVU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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