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E185 JRP

1987 Jaguar Xjs

Green Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,495 mi
Last recorded155,495 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Xjs77,038 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE185 JRP
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 155,495 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 154,672 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 153,865 miles

corrosion to both front wing support rails & behind front mud flaps recomend attention

number plate lamps loose

Fail 24 Jun 2015 153,865 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

corrosion to both front wing support rails & behind front mud flaps recomend attention

number plate lamps loose

Pass 30 Jun 2014 152,548 miles

Minor leak on steering rack

Pass 19 Jun 2013 151,064 miles

offside front bump stop broken

offside front tyre sidewalls starting to perish

offside rear tyre cracking on inner sidewall

Pass 6 Jun 2011 151,029 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 149,524 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 149,524 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 148,681 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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E185 JRP is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs in Green with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E185 JRP, 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 E185 JRP registered?

E185 JRP is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 3 November 1987.

Is E185 JRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E185 JRP shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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