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E427 UMS

1987 Jaguar Xjs

White Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,449 mi
Last recorded109,449 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2011
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Xjs77,038 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE427 UMS
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2011 109,449 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 109,438 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 109,323 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 108,908 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 106,858 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 106,845 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

slight leak in centre section of exhaust .

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xjs?

Based on 127,020 MOT tests across 12,009 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
540
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
12,009
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 5,735
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,722
brake binding 4,089
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,050
parking brake recording little or no effort 3,046
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E427 UMS is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs in White with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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 E427 UMS, 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 E427 UMS registered?

E427 UMS is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is E427 UMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for E427 UMS 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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