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FIB 9795

1987 Jaguar Xjs

Black Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,610 mi
Last recorded105,610 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2011
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Xjs77,038 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIB 9795
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2011 105,610 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both rear discs corroded

strong smell of fuel in boot

Pass 29 Mar 2010 99,677 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

rear discs corroded on inner face

Fail 22 Mar 2010 99,677 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 90,510 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 86,524 miles

corrosion nearside front wheel arch area (undre bonnet) within 30 cm of shock absorber mounting

different size wheels and tyres fitted front end at time of test

front brakes 25% out of balance

offside tail pipe security recommend attention

tight spot offside front brake

Fail 17 Jan 2007 86,524 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

corrosion nearside front wheel arch area (under bonnet) within 30 cm of shock absorber mounting

different size wheels and tyres fitted front end at time of test

offside tail pipe security recommend attention

tight spot offside front brake

Pass 17 Jan 2006 84,842 miles

corrosion in nearside front wheel arch area (under bonnet)

slight corrosion front subframe

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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FIB 9795 is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs in Black with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FIB 9795, 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 FIB 9795 registered?

FIB 9795 is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 19 January 1987.

Is FIB 9795 safe to buy?

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