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E566 MDX

1987 Jaguar Xjs

Grey Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,536 mi
Last recorded67,536 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Xjs77,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE566 MDX
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020 67,536 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 67,375 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 66,950 miles

slight corrosion nearside front inner wheel arch

Pass 7 May 2014 66,731 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

dampness around steering rack system but no apparant leaks at time of test

n/s front weld repair undersealed for retest

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner and outer treads

Fail 2 May 2014 66,731 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner and outer treads

Pass 15 Aug 2012 66,609 miles

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

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

interior head lining slightly insecure

offside rear brake slightly binding

slight play from steering rack mounting bushes when rocked

Pass 5 Jul 2010 66,606 miles

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

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

slight side to side movement at steering rack mounting bushes when rocked

slight stiffness to steering

some fluid seen around steering rack and power steering pipes. no leak visible at time of test

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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E566 MDX is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs in Grey with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 E566 MDX, 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 E566 MDX registered?

E566 MDX is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 28 November 1987.

Is E566 MDX safe to buy?

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