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E270 KAJ

1987 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 2919cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

55,302 mi
Last recorded55,302 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Xj82,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE270 KAJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,919cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 55,302 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 55,212 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 55,204 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort both foot brakes (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Pass 25 Jul 2014 55,107 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 55,107 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 May 2013 55,083 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 54,971 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 54,951 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3) DANGEROUS

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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E270 KAJ is a 1987 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 2,919cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 E270 KAJ, 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 E270 KAJ registered?

E270 KAJ is a 1987 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 15 September 1987.

Is E270 KAJ safe to buy?

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