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E230 RTH

1987 Jaguar Xjs

Gold Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

114,135 mi
Last recorded114,135 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2015
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Xjs77,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE230 RTH
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1987
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2015 114,135 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 114,133 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 113,838 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 113,037 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 111,814 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 110,408 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 110,408 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 108,146 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 105,732 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 105,732 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Coolant leak

Pass 10 Sep 2008 102,867 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 102,867 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 100,332 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 100,332 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 97,083 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 97,083 miles

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

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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E230 RTH is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs in Gold with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 E230 RTH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E230 RTH registered?

E230 RTH is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 4 September 1987.

Is E230 RTH safe to buy?

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