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E79 AJC

1987 Jaguar Xj

White Petrol 2919cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,153 mi
Last recorded128,153 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Xj82,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE79 AJC
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,919cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 128,153 miles

Nearside Front floorpan corroded .

Fail 28 Sep 2021 128,151 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch area. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch area. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front floorpan corroded .

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 126,796 miles

inner wings corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2020 126,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high adj. seized. (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

inner wings corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2016 126,038 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 125,853 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 125,813 miles

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

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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E79 AJC is a 1987 Jaguar Xj in White with a 2,919cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E79 AJC, 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 E79 AJC registered?

E79 AJC is a 1987 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 3 August 1987.

Is E79 AJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E79 AJC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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