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E526 ERB

1987 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

100,762 mi
Last recorded100,762 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2013
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Xjs77,038 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE526 ERB
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2013 100,762 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

HEAVY SURFACE CORROSSION TO FLOORS AND SILL EDGES AND SUSPENSION ARMS

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

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

TYRES SLIGHTLY PERISHED

Fail 22 Mar 2012 100,728 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

SURFACE CORROSSION TO FRONT FLOOR PANS AND SILL EDGES

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

TYRES SLIGHTLY CRACKED

Pass 22 Mar 2012 100,728 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

SURFACE CORROSSION TO FRONT FLOOR PANS AND SILL EDGES

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

TYRES SLIGHTLY CRACKED

Pass 16 Mar 2011 100,656 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Mar 2011 100,656 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 100,560 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

SLIGHT RUN OUT ON FRONT DISCS NS AND OS

Pass 14 Aug 2008 99,245 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

oil leak from diff

Fail 6 Aug 2008 99,236 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Jul 2007 96,680 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 96,680 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 94,342 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

OIL LEAKING OVER STEERING COMPONENTS BUT DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE POWER STEERING FLUID

OSF TYRE SHOULDERING AND ON LEGAL LIMIT

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

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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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E526 ERB is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 E526 ERB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E526 ERB registered?

E526 ERB is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 6 November 1987.

Is E526 ERB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E526 ERB shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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