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D121 ELN

1987 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

50,210 mi
Last recorded50,210 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Xjs77,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD121 ELN
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 50,210 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 50,133 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 50,074 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 49,751 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020 49,688 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 49,640 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 49,576 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 49,575 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 49,546 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 49,497 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 49,321 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 49,225 miles

all four tyres cracked

Pass 12 Jan 2013 49,183 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2013 49,183 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 48,879 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 48,879 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 48,705 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

front coil springs rusty

Pass 3 Oct 2008 48,242 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Oct 2008 48,242 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

service brake application slightly uneven

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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D121 ELN is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 D121 ELN, 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 D121 ELN registered?

D121 ELN is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D121 ELN safe to buy?

The MOT history for D121 ELN shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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