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E109 BCN

1987 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

21,701 mi
Last recorded21,701 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Xjs77,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE109 BCN
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2022 21,701 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 rear springs and both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Various suspension components but not excessivly

Pass 30 Sep 2021 21,688 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 21,643 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 21,575 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 21,572 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 21,571 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 21,570 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 21,550 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 21,493 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 21,466 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

bonnet struts no longer hold bonnet up?

fuel lines very corroded?

rear quarter bumpers corroded almost to excess?

washers poor,may need adjustment or repair?

Fail 12 Sep 2012 21,452 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

battery insecure?

bonnet struts not holding bonnet up for inspection?

fuel lines corroded front to rear?

nearside rear and offside rear bumpers corroded almost to excess?

washers poor? may need adjustment or repair?

Fail 12 Jul 2011 21,410 miles

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 21,410 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 21,347 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 21,347 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 21,148 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 20,513 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 20,474 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 19,551 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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E109 BCN is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E109 BCN, 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 E109 BCN registered?

E109 BCN is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 18 September 1987.

Is E109 BCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for E109 BCN shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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