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NTR 679

1987 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 5345cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

101,862 mi
Last recorded101,862 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Xj82,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNTR 679
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,345cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 101,862 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 101,618 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 101,242 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 100,900 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 100,355 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 99,836 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 99,551 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 99,551 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2008 99,290 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?

Based on 909,077 MOT tests across 81,250 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
3,561
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
81,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,485
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,052
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 12,020
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,165
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 10,319
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NTR 679 is a 1987 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 5,345cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1987 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 82,138 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xj fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,485 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NTR 679, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xj typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 39 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NTR 679 registered?

NTR 679 is a 1987 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 4 March 1987.

Is NTR 679 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NTR 679 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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