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E607 GVC

1987 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 5345cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2016
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

121,720 mi
Last recorded121,720 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Xj82,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE607 GVC
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,345cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2015 121,720 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 121,720 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front and rear suspension component(s) corroded

front and rear wheel bearing(s) have slight play in

fuel pipe(s) corroded

oil leak

parking brake cable(s) in poor condition

power assisted steering rack damp

rear tyre(s) cracked

Pass 23 Aug 2013 121,623 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 19 Aug 2013 121,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively damaged (2.3.2)

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Aug 2012 121,070 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 20 Aug 2012 121,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Apr 2011 120,353 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 20 Apr 2011 120,353 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 117,983 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 117,982 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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E607 GVC is a 1987 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 5,345cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E607 GVC, 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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E607 GVC is a 1987 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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