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E559 DPF

1987 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,583 mi
Last recorded75,583 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Xjs77,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE559 DPF
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2023 75,583 miles

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

steering rack bushes

Fail 9 Oct 2023 75,583 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

steering rack bushes

Pass 26 Oct 2022 75,573 miles

Front steering rack bushes slight play

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 75,125 miles

Front steering rack mounts slight movement

Fail 27 Oct 2021 75,125 miles

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

Front steering rack mounts slight movement

Pass 28 Oct 2020 75,053 miles

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint pinion (2.1.5 (a))

steering rack bushes

Pass 29 Oct 2019 75,034 miles

Nearside parking brake eff lower

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

steering rack bushes

Pass 24 Oct 2018 74,534 miles

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack pinion (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

steering rack bushes

Pass 1 Nov 2017 73,835 miles

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

steering rack bushes

Pass 25 Oct 2016 72,855 miles

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

Steering component damaged but serviceable rack bushes (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 72,327 miles

steering rack mounts

Pass 21 Oct 2014 71,357 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 70,554 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

rear vallance coroded

Pass 29 Oct 2012 69,419 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

rear vallance corrosion

Pass 3 Nov 2011 68,490 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 67,249 miles

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

uneven pad wear n/s rear brake & one pad has been hot

Fail 12 Oct 2010 67,249 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

uneven pad wear n/s rear brake & one pad has been hot

Pass 21 Oct 2009 66,262 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 66,252 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 64,573 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 64,573 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 63,279 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 62,407 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 8 Nov 2006 62,407 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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E559 DPF is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E559 DPF, 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 E559 DPF registered?

E559 DPF is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E559 DPF safe to buy?

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