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E686 HRF

1987 Jaguar Xj

White Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

55,278 mi
Last recorded55,278 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2009
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Xj82,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE686 HRF
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2009 55,278 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 55,272 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 31 Dec 2007 53,319 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 49,972 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 49,965 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 Oct 2006 49,953 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

Brake pedal feels spongy with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

damage to n/s of front bumper

n/s/f tyre outerwall scuffed slightly

radiator support pannel heavily corroded and holed,likely to drop

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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E686 HRF is a 1987 Jaguar Xj in White with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E686 HRF, 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 E686 HRF registered?

E686 HRF is a 1987 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 21 September 1987.

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