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E790 KYK

1987 Jaguar Xjs

White Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

99,601 mi
Last recorded99,601 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Xjs77,038 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE790 KYK
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2023 99,601 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 99,360 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Floor pan corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Floor pan corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 99,348 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp When switching on the rear fog lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Floor pan corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Floor pan corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 98,766 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 98,594 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 98,344 miles

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

Some corrosion in both front footwells.

Fail 28 Apr 2017 98,344 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2016 98,014 miles

Some corrosion in both front footwells.

Fail 18 May 2016 98,014 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Some corrosion in both front footwells.

Pass 5 May 2015 97,017 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 97,004 miles

Coolant level warning lamp illuminated. Oil pressure gauge showing no oil pressure. Corrosion in front footwells.Offside front jacking point collapsed.

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

Fail 6 Aug 2013 97,004 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Coolant level warning lamp illuminated. Oil pressure gauge showing no oil pressure. Corrosion in front footwells.Offside front jacking point collapsed.

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 96,844 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 96,171 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 96,171 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 94,332 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 92,158 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2008 92,146 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2007 90,802 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2007 90,802 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2006 90,656 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 90,656 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2005 879,062 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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E790 KYK is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs in White with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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 E790 KYK, 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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E790 KYK is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 7 August 1987.

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