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E769 MAC

1987 Jaguar Xj

White Petrol 2919cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

62,141 mi
Last recorded62,141 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Xj82,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE769 MAC
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,919cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 62,141 miles

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))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 62,114 miles

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))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 61,438 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2023 60,766 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 60,736 miles

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))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 58,019 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2022 58,019 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 55,310 miles

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))

Fail 23 Apr 2021 55,059 miles

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))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 55,047 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2019 54,676 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 54,676 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 May 2018 54,547 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 54,547 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 31 May 2017 54,537 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2016 54,468 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 54,392 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2014 54,382 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2013 54,295 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 54,295 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 16 May 2012 54,112 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 53,890 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 53,890 miles

Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Pass 4 May 2010 53,652 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 53,652 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 53,562 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 53,467 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 53,466 miles

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)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 52,846 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 52,844 miles

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?

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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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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