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E256 KYR

1987 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 5345cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

25,383 mi
Last recorded25,383 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2014
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Xj82,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE256 KYR
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,345cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2014 25,383 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 23,889 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 23,889 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 23,808 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 23,318 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 23,318 miles

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

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

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

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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E256 KYR is a 1987 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 5,345cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E256 KYR, 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 E256 KYR registered?

E256 KYR is a 1987 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 10 September 1987.

Is E256 KYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E256 KYR shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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