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E640 GVC

1987 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

107,051 mi
Last recorded107,051 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2023
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Xjs77,038 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE640 GVC
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2023 107,051 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 107,051 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2022 106,756 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 106,737 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 106,621 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 106,412 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 106,093 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 105,382 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 104,686 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 103,796 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 102,728 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 101,510 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 100,621 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 99,758 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 98,920 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 97,603 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 96,345 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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E640 GVC is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 E640 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 E640 GVC registered?

E640 GVC is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 10 November 1987.

Is E640 GVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E640 GVC shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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