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E487 PFR

1987 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

114,393 mi
Last recorded114,393 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Xj82,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE487 PFR
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 114,393 miles

Nearside Front Floor pan holed and corroded but not considred excessive!

Offside Front Floor pan holed and corroded but not considred excessive!

Oil leak!

Vehicle body corrosion but not holed or sharp edges!

Pass 6 Dec 2017 114,258 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 113,842 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 113,581 miles

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 112,995 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 112,217 miles

Centre Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 2 Dec 2013 112,217 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Centre Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 111,847 miles

Centre Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 111,530 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 111,004 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 110,346 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2009 110,346 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 109,627 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 108,922 miles

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

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

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 107,581 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2005 105,862 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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E487 PFR is a 1987 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 E487 PFR, 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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What year was E487 PFR registered?

E487 PFR is a 1987 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 26 November 1987.

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