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5 XJS

1987 Jaguar Xjs

White Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

18,904 mi
Last recorded18,904 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Xjs77,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 XJS
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 18,904 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust box corroded.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 18,817 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust box corroded.

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 18,722 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust box corroded.

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 18,503 miles

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2022 18,495 miles

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

Front Steering rack has relative movement to chassis/bodywork (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both front. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 18,034 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 17,103 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both front. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 16,870 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 16,128 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 15,330 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 14,430 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 12,990 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 10,204 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 8,153 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 8,153 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2012 6,181 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 4,147 miles

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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5 XJS is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs in White with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 5 XJS, 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 5 XJS registered?

5 XJS is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is 5 XJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5 XJS shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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