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E105 BBB

1987 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

127,818 mi
Last recorded127,818 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Xjs77,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE105 BBB
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 127,818 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 126,838 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases intermediate (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 126,837 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases intermediate (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 125,463 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both have surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

oil leaks not to excess

Pass 10 May 2016 122,706 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Outer Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight free play at anchorage steering rack support bush has play allowing up/down movement (2.3.4c)

Nearside Rear exhaust hitting chassis

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

Offside Front windscreen washers weak

Offside Rear Outer Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all fuel and brake lines are coated/painted

both exhausts are loose at clamps at rear

various oil leaks under car at front and rear whole underside of car is oily

Pass 11 Feb 2015 119,541 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

OSF inner sill holed but not bigger than a 50p.

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Feb 2014 115,076 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

n/s rear exhaust box insecure

Pass 14 Feb 2014 115,076 miles

Coolant leak

n/s rear exhaust box insecure

Pass 23 Aug 2012 113,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Aug 2012 113,853 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 113,204 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Fail 30 Aug 2011 113,178 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2010 111,154 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside and nearside infront of axle mounts has had extensive welding repairs and will require monitoring these area.

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel cap seal in poor condition but does seal on vacume. ( perished )

Fail 9 Feb 2010 111,142 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside and nearside infront of axle mounts has had extensive welding repairs and will require monitoring these area.

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel cap seal in poor condition but does seal on vacume. ( perished )

Pass 7 Jan 2009 108,469 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jan 2009 108,468 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2007 101,216 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 94,004 miles

as per original vt 32 no 233887696299 - less item 002

Fail 24 Oct 2006 94,004 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both rear tyres worn on inside edges

brake dust covers fitted to front wheels

some play in steering rack bushes on lock to lock with engine running

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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E105 BBB is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 E105 BBB, 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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E105 BBB is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 27 August 1987.

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