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E236 RBD

1987 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5443cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

69,607 mi
Last recorded69,607 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Xjs77,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE236 RBD
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,443cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2018 69,607 miles

Offside Front Wheel is slightly binding

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

Parking brake has only just met the minimum requirements

Rear brakes have a 27% imbalance and require attention

Pass 6 Jul 2017 65,950 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 69,577 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 15 May 2015 69,220 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 69,056 miles

Both front bump stops detached

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 68,846 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 68,794 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 68,276 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 67,810 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 67,696 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 67,695 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 May 2006 67,572 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

underside/subframes/sills corroded

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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E236 RBD is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,443cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 E236 RBD, 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 E236 RBD registered?

E236 RBD is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 10 November 1987.

Is E236 RBD safe to buy?

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