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GBZ 1977

1987 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2006
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

130,037 mi
Last recorded130,037 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2005
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Xjs77,038 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGBZ 1977
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 7 Sep 2005 130,037 miles

Movement in steering rack bushes

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside and nearside floor to sills corroded

Offside and nearside rear suspension arm mounts corroded

Offside front headlamp glass cracked

Rear exhaust mounts heavilly corroded

oil leak

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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GBZ 1977 is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GBZ 1977, 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 GBZ 1977 registered?

GBZ 1977 is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is GBZ 1977 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GBZ 1977 shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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