MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
62,141 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface both rear (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface both rear (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))
Offside Front Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side inner (7.1.1 (a) (i))
corrosion to underbody in various places
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side inner (7.1.1 (a) (i))
corrosion to underbody in various places
Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened have been cut too lower vehicle (5.3.1 (d) (i))
Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened have been cut too lower vehicle (5.3.1 (d) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Steering wheel rim loose (2.2.1 (c) (i))
Steering rack has relative movement to chassis/bodywork (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS
rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?
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E769 MAC is a 1987 Jaguar Xj in White with a 2,919cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 E769 MAC, 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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E769 MAC is a 1987 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1987.
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