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E662 VOV

1987 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 5345cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

78,408 mi
Last recorded78,408 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Xj82,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE662 VOV
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,345cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 78,408 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 77,978 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 77,730 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 77,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 76,507 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 75,671 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 75,398 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 75,065 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 74,633 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front tyre has cuts on tread

Pass 15 Oct 2008 73,994 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 73,197 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 73,197 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 11 Oct 2007 73,194 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 72,722 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 71,931 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?

Based on 909,077 MOT tests across 81,250 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
3,561
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
81,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,485
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,052
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 12,020
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,165
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 10,319
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E662 VOV is a 1987 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 5,345cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1987 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 82,138 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xj fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,485 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E662 VOV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xj typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 39 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E662 VOV registered?

E662 VOV is a 1987 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E662 VOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E662 VOV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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