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E966 AEY

1987 Jaguar Xjs

Beige Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

95,936 mi
Last recorded95,936 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2015
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Xjs77,038 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE966 AEY
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2015 95,936 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 94,727 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 94,644 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 94,644 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 94,558 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 94,524 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 May 2009 94,420 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 94,420 miles

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

Offside 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 tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 94,260 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 94,260 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 94,128 miles

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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E966 AEY is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs in Beige with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 E966 AEY, 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 E966 AEY registered?

E966 AEY is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 2 September 1987.

Is E966 AEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for E966 AEY shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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