MOT Status
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134,982 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
off side steering rack bush slightly deteriorated.
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
off side steering rack bush slightly deteriorated.
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Jaguar Xjs?
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E242 LUC is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 E242 LUC, 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 E242 LUC registered?
E242 LUC is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 19 November 1987.
Is E242 LUC safe to buy?
The MOT history for E242 LUC shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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