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APR 68A

1987 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2919cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

12,737 mi
Last recorded12,737 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Xj82,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPR 68A
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,919cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 12,737 miles

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2018 12,737 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2014 12,484 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 12,406 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 12,116 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 11,590 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 11,347 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 10,968 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rusty underneath

Pass 15 Apr 2009 10,088 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Nov 2008 10,088 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 9,906 miles

o/s headlamp reflecter getting dull

poor idle

surface rust on discs

surface rust underside of vehicle

vehicle been standing long time

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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APR 68A is a 1987 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,919cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 APR 68A, 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 APR 68A registered?

APR 68A is a 1987 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 4 June 1987.

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