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E625 KYV

1987 Jaguar Xjs

White Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,017 mi
Last recorded73,017 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Xjs77,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE625 KYV
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 73,017 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 73,002 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2020 70,882 miles

Both rear brakes slight bind

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration Slight blow from exhaust (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security door pillar (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Park brake just meets required standard

Slight damage to front number plate

Pass 22 Feb 2019 70,860 miles

Slight damage to front number plate

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Park brake meets min standard

Fail 18 Feb 2019 70,860 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Park brake meets min standard

Slight damage to front number plate

Pass 29 Jun 2016 68,200 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust mounting poor

park brake meets minimum standard in need of attention soon

Fail 29 Jun 2016 68,200 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust mounting poor

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

park brake meets minimum standard in need of attention soon

Pass 7 Feb 2015 65,775 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Jan 2015 65,750 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 63,731 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 63,729 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 10 Jan 2014 63,706 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2011 63,660 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 63,657 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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E625 KYV is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs in White with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E625 KYV, 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 E625 KYV registered?

E625 KYV is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 28 September 1987.

Is E625 KYV safe to buy?

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