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B15 KAH

1987 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2015
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,082 mi
Last recorded72,082 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2015
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Xj82,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB15 KAH
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2015 72,082 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2014 71,508 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 71,480 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 69,221 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 69,177 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 30 Jun 2011 69,177 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 11 Jun 2010 68,796 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 11 Jun 2010 68,796 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 11 May 2009 67,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2009 67,961 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 61,739 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Jun 2007 61,739 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 55,120 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 55,120 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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B15 KAH is a 1987 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B15 KAH, 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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B15 KAH is a 1987 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 22 May 1987.

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