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E65 EPB

1987 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 6000cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

108,870 mi
Last recorded108,870 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2021
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Xjs77,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE65 EPB
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,000cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2021 108,870 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating offside & nearside (1.2.1 (e))

Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside & nearside (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative fault (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (4.5.3 (a))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component insecure and impairing directional stability disc driveshaft differential (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Coolant leak bad one ()

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

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps faulty/ loose (4.1.3 (a))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

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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E65 EPB is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 6,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 E65 EPB, 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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E65 EPB is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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