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MEP 579

1987 Jaguar Xjs

Green Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,737 mi
Last recorded88,737 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Xjs77,038 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Jaguar
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMEP 579
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 25 Oct 2024 88,737 miles

Underneath vehicle body corroded and painted over with black spray

Pass 8 Jul 2009 88,722 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 88,690 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 88,602 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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MEP 579 is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs in Green with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests 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 MEP 579, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MEP 579?

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What year was MEP 579 registered?

MEP 579 is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is MEP 579 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MEP 579 shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MEP 579 have outstanding finance?

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