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C7 XJS

1987 Jaguar Xjs

White Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

112,082 mi
Last recorded112,082 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Xjs77,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 XJS
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 112,082 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 111,869 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 111,849 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

play in rear diff bearings

Pass 18 Aug 2023 111,697 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 111,502 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 111,007 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 110,804 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 109,796 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 109,367 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 109,367 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 109,368 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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C7 XJS is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs in White with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 C7 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C7 XJS registered?

C7 XJS is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 3 April 1987.

Is C7 XJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C7 XJS shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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