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XJS 274X

1987 Jaguar Xjs

Black Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

21,428 mi
Last recorded21,428 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2011
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Xjs77,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJS 274X
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2011 21,428 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 21,076 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 20,453 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Oct 2009 20,452 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 17,108 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 17,183 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge,close to limit

Pass 21 Sep 2007 14,316 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 13,869 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 13,775 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2005 13,772 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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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XJS 274X is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs in Black with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XJS 274X, 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 XJS 274X registered?

XJS 274X is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 18 December 1987.

Is XJS 274X safe to buy?

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