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E29 TCV

1987 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

108,840 mi
Last recorded108,840 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2007
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Xj82,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE29 TCV
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2007 108,840 miles

inner sills suraface rust + outer sills unable to see due to covers fitted

lower wings surface corrotion

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

o/s/r tyre worn bold inner edge

oil leak on engine

suspention arms surface rust

underbody heavily corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2007 108,840 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

inner sills suraface rust + outer sills unable to see due to covers fitted

lower wings surface corrotion

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

o/s/r tyre worn bold inner edge

oil leak on engine

suspention arms surface rust

Pass 15 Nov 2006 108,627 miles

n/s/r tyre borderline pass

slight play in rack

surface rust inner sills and chassis

Fail 13 Nov 2006 108,627 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

n/s/r tyre borderline pass

slight play in rack

surface rust inner sills and chassis

Pass 3 Nov 2005 107,839 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 107,839 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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E29 TCV is a 1987 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E29 TCV, 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 E29 TCV registered?

E29 TCV is a 1987 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 10 September 1987.

Is E29 TCV safe to buy?

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