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E448 BKL

1987 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

125,189 mi
Last recorded125,189 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2022
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Xjs77,038 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE448 BKL
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2022 125,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 124,832 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 124,832 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Underside of vehicle has had extensive welding repairs carried out.

offside front floor pan area corroded.

Pass 10 Jul 2020 124,368 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 124,103 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 123,654 miles

Front inner wing areas starting to corrode.

Pass 11 Jul 2017 123,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 123,185 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 122,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside door hinges worn.

Vehicle underside corroded/welded in places.

Pass 23 Jun 2015 122,111 miles

Front cross-member under radiator corroded recommend replacement.

Offside front floor pan area corroded recommend attention.

Pass 5 Jun 2014 121,506 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 121,506 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2013 120,065 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 120,064 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 118,770 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front cross-member under radiator corroded.

Offside inner wing area starting to corrode.

Fail 26 Mar 2012 118,770 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front cross-member under radiator corroded.

Offside inner wing area starting to corrode.

Pass 4 Feb 2011 117,485 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

general rusting under car

Fail 25 Jan 2011 117,459 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

general rusting under car

Pass 12 Nov 2009 115,447 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 115,412 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 113,341 miles

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

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

Offside rear lower wheel arch and rear panel corroded.

Fail 3 Apr 2008 113,340 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside rear lower wheel arch and rear panel corroded.

Pass 19 Mar 2007 111,261 miles

Front tyres worn low tread depth.

Pass 16 Feb 2006 109,350 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 109,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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E448 BKL is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 E448 BKL, 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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E448 BKL is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 23 October 1987.

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