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D118 WAU

1987 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

65,193 mi
Last recorded65,193 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Xjs77,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD118 WAU
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 65,193 miles

both front shockers slightly damp-both front wheel bearings slight play-under vehicle covered by substance-

Pass 19 Sep 2024 65,130 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 65,073 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 64,900 miles

under vehicle covered by substance-

Pass 15 Jul 2021 64,892 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 64,715 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 64,649 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 64,336 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 64,277 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' wipers (8.3.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 63,602 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 62,757 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 60,819 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 58,715 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 56,327 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 56,079 miles

Battery insecure

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 56,005 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 55,769 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 54,523 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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D118 WAU is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 D118 WAU, 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 D118 WAU registered?

D118 WAU is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 12 March 1987.

Is D118 WAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for D118 WAU shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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