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E153 WEX

1987 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,587 mi
Last recorded53,587 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Xjs77,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE153 WEX
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2021 53,587 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

all four tyres slight high and low spot

Pass 3 Sep 2020 53,507 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

all four tyres high and low spot

car been standing

Pass 18 Jun 2018 53,210 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 53,029 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 51,901 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 49,695 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 49,695 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2014 46,738 miles

offside front tyre outer wall cracking

Pass 3 Mar 2012 46,518 miles

slight wear osf upper arm bushes

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

battery insecure

brake warning lamp on

ns sill rusty

oil leaks

osf tyre cracking on sidewall

slight bind fr brakes

slight blow on exhaust middle/fouling body at rear

Pass 29 Apr 2008 48,512 miles

FRONT SPRINGS RUSTY

FRONT SUBFRAME EUSTY

Fail 29 Apr 2008 48,512 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

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

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

FRONT SPRINGS RUSTY

FRONT SUBFRAME EUSTY

RETAINING DEVICE MISSING OFF O/S/R TRAILING ARM

Pass 4 Aug 2006 46,417 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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E153 WEX is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 E153 WEX, 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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What year was E153 WEX registered?

E153 WEX is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 20 November 1987.

Is E153 WEX safe to buy?

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