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JAG 947V

1987 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

8,159 mi
Last recorded8,159 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Xjs77,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAG 947V
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 8,159 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 8,115 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 8,012 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front brake tight when vehicle raised

offside tailpipe deteriating

Pass 2 Jul 2014 7,966 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 7,904 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 7,798 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 7,698 miles

Oil leak

moderate plar nearside and offside rear suspension

Pass 16 Jun 2010 7,626 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 17 Jun 2009 7,494 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front brake's binding when vehicle raised

Fail 11 Jun 2008 7,464 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2008 7,464 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2007 7,236 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 6,219 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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JAG 947V is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 JAG 947V, 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 JAG 947V registered?

JAG 947V is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 23 December 1987.

Is JAG 947V safe to buy?

The MOT history for JAG 947V shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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