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E215 FRN

1987 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

108,794 mi
Last recorded108,794 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Xj82,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE215 FRN
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 108,794 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 108,628 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 108,438 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 107,971 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 107,256 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 107,256 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack mounting worn (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 107,089 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 105,419 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 104,669 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 103,351 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 102,273 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 102,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Jul 2010 101,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 101,688 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 100,227 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 100,227 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 99,352 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2008 99,352 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 97,783 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 95,447 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2005 94,057 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2005 94,057 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?

Based on 909,077 MOT tests across 81,250 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
3,561
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
81,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,485
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,052
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 12,020
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,165
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 10,319
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E215 FRN is a 1987 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1987 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 82,138 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xj fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,485 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E215 FRN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xj typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 39 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E215 FRN registered?

E215 FRN is a 1987 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 26 August 1987.

Is E215 FRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for E215 FRN shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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