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E638 GVC

1987 Jaguar Xjs

Silver Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2006
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,025 mi
Last recorded56,025 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2005
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Xjs77,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE638 GVC
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 8 Dec 2005 56,025 miles

front discs corroding,front sub frame corroding,both outer inner siils corroding,rear suspension bushes perished,wiper blades starting to split,handbrake travel.

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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E638 GVC is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs in Silver with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E638 GVC, 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 E638 GVC registered?

E638 GVC is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 9 September 1987.

Is E638 GVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E638 GVC shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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