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BPA 11A

1987 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

98,722 mi
Last recorded98,722 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Xjs77,038 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPA 11A
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 98,722 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 98,447 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2024 98,444 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 113,517 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 113,390 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BORDERLIONE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BORDERLINE (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak on engine

sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2021 112,957 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all the wheels protruding slightly ()

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone area of the front windscreen

Fail 27 Aug 2021 112,951 miles

Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all the wheels protruding slightly ()

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone area of the front windscreen

Pass 11 Sep 2020 112,268 miles

Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed worn, door drops (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect offside and nearside, reduced damping (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted not allowing for full inspection of outer sills

Pass 20 Sep 2019 111,975 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight coolant leak from header tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose mirror glass loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear corrosion to offside rear wheel arch

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play slight play in both rear wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Fail 19 Sep 2019 111,966 miles

Brake performance not tested offside rear flexible hose leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight coolant leak from header tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose mirror glass loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear corrosion to offside rear wheel arch

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play slight play in both rear wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2018 111,320 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion on front scuttle panel

o/s/f & both rear brakes binding

oil leak on engine

sill covers fitted

wear in n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 13 Nov 2018 111,316 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion on front scuttle panel

o/s/f & both rear brakes binding

oil leak on engine

sill covers fitted

wear in n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 2 Aug 2018 111,299 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both rear tyres getting low on tread

both rear wheel arches corroded

scuttle panel corroded

unable to check outersills due to bodykit

Fail 13 Jul 2018 111,265 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 110,627 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 110,034 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 110,034 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 109,615 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Apr 2014 109,192 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 109,192 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 107,018 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 106,966 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 106,659 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 106,319 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Discs wearing thin but still servicable

Pass 8 Apr 2010 106,040 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 106,040 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 105,648 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2009 105,648 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 104,316 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 104,316 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 103,821 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 103,821 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2005 103,515 miles
Fail 6 May 2005 103,515 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel steering leaking hydraulic fluid (2.2.B.1i)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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BPA 11A is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 BPA 11A, 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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BPA 11A is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 11 December 1987.

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