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E437 CGO

1987 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

136,028 mi
Last recorded136,028 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2011
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Xj82,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE437 CGO
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2011 136,028 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 136,028 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 135,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 134,479 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2007 133,129 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2006 130,077 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2005 127,038 miles

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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E437 CGO is a 1987 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E437 CGO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E437 CGO registered?

E437 CGO is a 1987 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is E437 CGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for E437 CGO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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