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A2 GUF

1987 Jaguar Xjs

Grey Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,796 mi
Last recorded77,796 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Xjs77,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 GUF
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 77,796 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

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

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

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 77,795 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack assembly (2.1.5 (a))

front bump stops missing

rear suspension and springs have heavy surface corrosion

rear suspension arms and springs have heavy surface corrosion

Fail 25 Apr 2024 77,785 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor at front end (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front end of inner sill inside of wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear end of inner sill and seat belt anchorage (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened front subframe corroded and holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front end of sill inside wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output headlamp reflector (4.1.4 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack assembly (2.1.5 (a))

front bump stops fallen off

front suspension arms and x member have heavy surface corrosion

rear suspension arms and springs covered in heavy corrosion

Pass 28 Apr 2023 77,774 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2023 77,774 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 77,750 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 77,699 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 77,685 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 77,683 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 77,656 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 77,651 miles

unable to penetrate various corrosion to both inner and outer sills front centre and rear floors front and rear inner wheel arches front and rear chases various suspension components

Pass 7 Dec 2015 77,640 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 77,640 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 15 Oct 2015 77,639 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 77,623 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 77,632 miles

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight play in steering rack bushes

Pass 27 Jul 2012 77,477 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 77,457 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 77,295 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 77,295 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

front bumper corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2009 77,271 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 77,271 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 77,263 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 77,263 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 77,102 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 76,865 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 76,865 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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A2 GUF is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs in Grey with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A2 GUF, 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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A2 GUF is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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