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E497 DCF

1987 Jaguar Xjs

White Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

8,347 mi
Last recorded8,347 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2023
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Xjs77,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE497 DCF
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2023 8,347 miles

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 8,262 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 8,250 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 7,386 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 7,071 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 6,989 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 6,804 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 6,506 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 5,455 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 4,170 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 3,808 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 2,050 miles

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

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

damp around steering rack.

oil around rear diff near rear brakes.

Fail 28 Jun 2011 2,041 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

damp around steering rack.

oil around rear diff near rear brakes.

Pass 30 Jun 2010 538 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 41,525 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 40,670 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 40,583 miles

Both rear and offside front brake are binding slightly.

Corrosion to front and rear suspension/steering sub frame units.

Front brakes are fluctuating just with in limits.

Rear brake discs are in poor condition.

Rear foot brake, brake pads are starting to deteriorate.

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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E497 DCF is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs in White with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 E497 DCF, 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 E497 DCF registered?

E497 DCF is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 23 September 1987.

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