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E894 PCL

1987 Jaguar Xjs

Green Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

158,285 mi
Last recorded158,285 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Xjs77,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE894 PCL
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 158,285 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 158,009 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 157,346 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 156,510 miles

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 154,960 miles

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 154,001 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 153,390 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 151,918 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 151,917 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 149,995 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 148,586 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 148,586 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 146,322 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 144,993 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 143,662 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 143,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 139,944 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 137,413 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 133,956 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 129,951 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 129,671 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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E894 PCL is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs in Green with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E894 PCL, 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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What year was E894 PCL registered?

E894 PCL is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 10 September 1987.

Is E894 PCL safe to buy?

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