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E846 WGC

1987 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

56,489 mi
Last recorded56,489 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2010
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Xj82,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE846 WGC
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2010 56,489 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 56,489 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 55,309 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both front tyres wearing heavily on inner edge

Pass 1 Mar 2008 53,071 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front electric window not working

offside front seat loose

Pass 2 Mar 2007 49,379 miles

Stone chip in N/S headlight glass but not affecting beam image

Fail 2 Mar 2007 49,379 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Stone chip in N/S headlight glass but not affecting beam image

Fail 21 Feb 2007 49,305 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

0/s/f brake discs corroded and scored

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all tyres starting to perish in treads

n/s/f brake discs corroded and scored

n/s/f headlamp lense stone chiped

slight play in both rear drive shafts

slight play in both rear suspension /wheel hubs

slight play in o/s/f seat frame, just acceptable

slight play/knock in steering rack

underbody corrosion to both outer sills

Pass 1 Feb 2006 48,115 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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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E846 WGC is a 1987 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 E846 WGC, 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 E846 WGC registered?

E846 WGC is a 1987 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 24 September 1987.

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