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E678 KYF

1987 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,107 mi
Last recorded53,107 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Xjs77,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE678 KYF
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2021 53,107 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 53,063 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 53,063 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 53,004 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 52,967 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 52,967 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 52,959 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 52,936 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 52,915 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 52,603 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 52,468 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 50,964 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 50,918 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 50,886 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 50,839 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 50,788 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 50,785 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 50,741 miles

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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E678 KYF is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 E678 KYF, 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 E678 KYF registered?

E678 KYF is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 3 August 1987.

Is E678 KYF safe to buy?

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