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XJS 36X

1987 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

83,525 mi
Last recorded83,525 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2023
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Xjs77,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJS 36X
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2023 83,525 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 83,415 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 83,235 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 83,098 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 83,071 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall, tiny bulge

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front washer jet weak

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

various small oil leaks

Pass 8 Mar 2018 83,053 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 82,936 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 82,867 miles

Centre Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 82,707 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 82,706 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 82,501 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 82,390 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 82,341 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 82,341 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2010 82,198 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jun 2010 82,197 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2008 82,017 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 81,794 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2007 81,794 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 81,103 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 81,102 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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 36X is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 XJS 36X, 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

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What year was XJS 36X registered?

XJS 36X is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is XJS 36X safe to buy?

The MOT history for XJS 36X shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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