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XJI 2968

1987 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,841 mi
Last recorded37,841 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Xj82,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJI 2968
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 37,841 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2017 37,826 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 37,523 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 37,371 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 May 2014 36,919 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2013 36,792 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

leak at front

Fail 18 Oct 2013 36,792 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

leak at front

Pass 1 Aug 2012 36,484 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2009 36,180 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight bind rear brakes

Fail 19 May 2009 36,180 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight bind rear brakes

Fail 22 May 2008 35,852 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 May 2008 35,852 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 33,956 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 33,922 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 33,921 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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XJI 2968 is a 1987 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XJI 2968, 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.

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What year was XJI 2968 registered?

XJI 2968 is a 1987 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 May 1987.

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