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E440 LHV

1987 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

94,972 mi
Last recorded94,972 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2011
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Xj82,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE440 LHV
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2011 94,972 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

clutch antislip rubber missing

rear frame bushes worn

Fail 31 Jan 2011 94,972 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Steering wheel weakened by fractures (2.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

clutch antislip rubber missing

rear frame bushes worn

Pass 31 Jul 2009 91,762 miles

clutch pedal anti slip missing

outter door sills corroded

steering rack mountings worn

Fail 30 Jul 2009 91,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

clutch pedal anti slip missing

outter door sills corroded

steering rack mountings worn

Fail 25 Jul 2009 91,744 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

general corrosion to vehicle

nearside outer sill holed & corroded

steering rack mounting bushes in poor condition

Pass 15 Jan 2008 84,737 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

corrosion to nearside sill

dim dip defective on offside

near side rear bumper damaged

nearside headlamp reflector corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2006 80,154 miles

front & rear brake discs rusted †n/s/f outer sill starting to corrode †both front tyre`s starting to wear on inner edges †n/s/f steering rack gaitor perished †nails in n/s/f & o/s/r tyres

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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E440 LHV is a 1987 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 E440 LHV, 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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E440 LHV is a 1987 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 October 1987.

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