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E949 GWK

1987 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2023
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

66,614 mi
Last recorded66,614 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2022
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Xjs77,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE949 GWK
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2022 66,614 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 66,614 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 66,441 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 66,441 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 66,255 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 66,090 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 65,699 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 65,699 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 65,030 miles

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

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

offside front tyre has a worn edge

Fail 3 Jun 2013 65,030 miles

Nearside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

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

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

offside front tyre has a worn edge

Pass 29 Jun 2012 64,616 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight brake bind on offside rear

Fail 29 Jun 2012 64,616 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight brake bind on offside rear

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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E949 GWK is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 E949 GWK, 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 E949 GWK registered?

E949 GWK is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 9 September 1987.

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