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JDS 271J

1987 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,099 mi
Last recorded79,099 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2007
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Xjs77,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJDS 271J
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2007 79,099 miles

front discs corroded

slight blow at manifold

corrosion to both front inner wings/offside front wing/front sub frame

Fail 25 Oct 2007 79,099 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

corrosion to both front inner wings/offside front wing/front sub frame

front discs corroded

slight blow at manifold

Pass 29 Sep 2006 79,067 miles

slight blow at manifold

Fail 25 Sep 2006 79,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

both rear tyres perrished

corrosion to nearside front floor

slight blow at manifold

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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JDS 271J is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 JDS 271J, 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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JDS 271J is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 28 October 1987.

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