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E326 KYV

1987 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

50,255 mi
Last recorded50,255 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2011
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Xj82,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE326 KYV
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2011 50,255 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKING BADLY

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Oct 2011 50,255 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKING BADLY

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Oct 2010 50,244 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

corrotion on all under body and rear petrol tank covers.

Pass 30 Aug 2007 50,205 miles

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL CAP BROKEN.

GENERAL BODY CORROSION.

L/H DOOR MIRROR MISSING.

OIL LEAK AT ENGINE.

SLIGHT CORROSION AT REAR BRAKE DISCS.

Pass 22 Mar 2006 50,075 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY CRACKED.

GENERAL BODY CORROSION.

L/H EXHAUST TAIL BOX SLIGHTLY LOOSE.

R/H/R AND L/H/R QUARTER PANELS CORRODED.

R/H/R BACK SHOCK ABSORBER BUSH SLIGHTLY WORN.

REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY CORRODED AND OILY.

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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E326 KYV is a 1987 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E326 KYV, 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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E326 KYV is a 1987 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 10 September 1987.

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