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B7 BBW

1987 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,605 mi
Last recorded72,605 miles
Recorded on6 May 2011
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Xj82,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 BBW
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2011 72,605 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front upper and lower ball joint rubber boots split.

both outer sills corroding.

both rear tyres in tread patterns starting to perish/crack.

front no plate cracked.

slight oil leakes from engine/gear box/rear diff.

Fail 27 Apr 2011 72,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front upper and lower ball joint rubber boots split.

both outer sills corroding.

both rear tyres in tread patterns starting to perish/crack.

front no plate cracked.

slight oil leakes from engine/gear box/rear diff.

Pass 29 Apr 2010 72,278 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres getting low on 3 to 4mm.

slight oil leak from engine, gear box and rear diff.

Pass 23 Apr 2009 71,850 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both front subframe bushes starting to perish.

Fail 14 Apr 2009 71,850 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both front subframe bushes starting to perish.

Pass 5 Apr 2008 69,084 miles

both front subframe bushes startuing to come perish.

front pads starting to get low.

slight oil leak from engine.

slight play in both front wheel bearings.

slight play in steering.

slight seepage from power steering rack.

Pass 5 Apr 2007 66,933 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 66,932 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both center to rear exhaut pipe joints blowing slightly.

n/s front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges of tyres, recommend replacing.

slight oil leak from engine, and rear diff.

slight play in both front wheel bearings.

slight play in steering rack and bushes.

Pass 8 Mar 2006 64,418 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 64,418 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

oil leak from engine, autobox, and oil around power steering rack.

slight play in both bottom ball joints.

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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B7 BBW is a 1987 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 B7 BBW, 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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B7 BBW is a 1987 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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