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E701 JHY

1987 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

37,003 mi
Last recorded37,003 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2014
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Xj82,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE701 JHY
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2014 37,003 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 36,379 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 36,359 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front disc pitted bady

rear disc pitted bady

Fail 16 Nov 2011 36,357 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front disc pitted bady

rear disc pitted bady

Pass 29 Jul 2010 36,196 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2009 36,065 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Jun 2009 36,051 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 29,852 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 29,849 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 28,326 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 26,202 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 26,202 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Jun 2005 23,304 miles

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

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

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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E701 JHY is a 1987 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 E701 JHY, 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 E701 JHY registered?

E701 JHY is a 1987 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 11 August 1987.

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