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E48 PBE

1987 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 2919cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

107,139 mi
Last recorded107,139 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2010
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Xj82,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE48 PBE
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,919cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2010 107,139 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 107,139 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 106,447 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 106,447 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 105,287 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2008 105,287 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 103,808 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 103,808 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 101,218 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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E48 PBE is a 1987 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 2,919cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 E48 PBE, 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 E48 PBE registered?

E48 PBE is a 1987 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 18 September 1987.

Is E48 PBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for E48 PBE shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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