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E178 DTT

1987 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

40,580 mi
Last recorded40,580 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Xjs77,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE178 DTT
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2019 40,580 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

corrosion and hole offside front inner arch panel

Fail 18 Oct 2019 40,580 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

corrosion and hole offside front inner arch panel

Fail 14 May 2018 40,579 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 May 2016 40,440 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 4 May 2016 40,439 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 9 May 2013 40,201 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 May 2013 40,201 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 39,581 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 39,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 38,852 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 38,852 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 37,601 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 36,418 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 35,443 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 34,616 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 34,598 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 5 May 2006 33,775 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 33,767 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

bonnet rams weak

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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E178 DTT is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 E178 DTT, 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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E178 DTT is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 27 November 1987.

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