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E621 AAU

1987 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

66,899 mi
Last recorded66,899 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Xjs77,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE621 AAU
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2022 66,899 miles

Central Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both drop link top bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper fuel cap seal slight cracking

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2.2mm close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 66,892 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect offside front and nearside rear rear damper (5.3.2 (b))

front drop link bushes starting to crack

fuel cap seal starting to crack

Pass 11 Aug 2020 66,884 miles

Front anti rollbar droplink bushes cracking

N/side rear (rear) shock absorber weeping

Pass 28 Aug 2019 66,680 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 66,644 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 66,442 miles

Offside Rear tyre 2mm tread.

Fail 12 May 2017 66,416 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear tyre 2mm tread.

Pass 30 Jul 2015 64,912 miles

O/s/r diff seal leaking onto calliper but not discs and pads.

O/s/r side panel rotten.

Fail 16 Jul 2015 64,910 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

All four tyres age cracked.

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

O/s/r diff seal leaking onto calliper but not discs and pads.

O/s/r side panel rotten.

Pass 25 Jul 2011 64,286 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 64,193 miles

sidewalls badly cracked on all 4 tyres, cords not exposed yet

slight play in offside rear inner drive shaft joint

Pass 16 Sep 2009 63,910 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2008 63,266 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2008 63,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 61,336 miles

1.Chassis & floor corroding †2.Boot area not checked properly due to boot trim †3.Coil springs corroding †4.Slight play in front wheel bearings †5.Brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 20 Jun 2006 60,962 miles

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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E621 AAU is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 E621 AAU, 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 E621 AAU registered?

E621 AAU is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 22 September 1987.

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