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E159 UAV

1987 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

61,120 mi
Last recorded61,120 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Xjs77,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE159 UAV
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2024 61,120 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to fuel leak under bonnet (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire Under bonnet fuel hose (Pressure regulator) (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (Inner wing area) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Fuel pipe fouling exhaust system

Pass 26 May 2017 61,042 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 61,022 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 61,018 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Jul 2015 60,981 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 60,923 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Jul 2014 60,923 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Jun 2014 60,917 miles

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

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2013 60,869 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 60,684 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 60,672 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 60,665 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 59,689 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 59,689 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2005 59,682 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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E159 UAV is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 E159 UAV, 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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E159 UAV is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 18 September 1987.

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