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E485 JAR

1987 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

71,496 mi
Last recorded71,496 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2018
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Xjs77,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE485 JAR
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2018 71,496 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2017 69,308 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 69,294 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 66,012 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 62,206 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2014 62,108 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 58,546 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 55,683 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 55,493 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 55,288 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 54,773 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 53,684 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 52,587 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 51,648 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2006 51,648 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

all rear shock absorber bushes splitting

bonnet not locking

both rear tyres getting low

imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 27 Aug 2005 50,643 miles

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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E485 JAR is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E485 JAR, 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 E485 JAR registered?

E485 JAR is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is E485 JAR safe to buy?

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