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E881 LJD

1987 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 5345cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,509 mi
Last recorded59,509 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2015
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Xj82,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE881 LJD
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,345cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2015 59,509 miles

both outer sill rusty

underbody rusty

Fail 30 May 2015 59,505 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both outer sill rusty

underbody rusty

Pass 17 Oct 2012 59,502 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 59,345 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 59,231 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 59,042 miles

nearside and offside front inner wheel archs have excessive corrosion, not within a prescribed area

Fail 10 Jun 2009 59,038 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

nearside and offside front inner wheel archs have excessive corrosion, not within a prescribed area

Pass 20 May 2008 58,794 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 57,896 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 57,236 miles

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)

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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E881 LJD is a 1987 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 5,345cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E881 LJD, 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 E881 LJD registered?

E881 LJD is a 1987 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 18 November 1987.

Is E881 LJD safe to buy?

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