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D181 WJC

1987 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

74,130 mi
Last recorded74,130 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Xjs77,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD181 WJC
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 74,130 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 74,213 miles

undersealed chassis and suspension

Pass 25 Oct 2023 74,121 miles

undersealed under chassis and suspension

Pass 20 Jul 2022 74,121 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undersealed all over

Pass 21 Sep 2020 74,121 miles

underseal on chassis

Pass 10 Oct 2018 74,121 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 74,121 miles

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

Power steering component leaking Pressure pipes into steering rack , fluid dripping continuously (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Lefthand exhaust manifold / collector area (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2016 74,121 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 74,121 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 74,121 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 74,121 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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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D181 WJC is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc 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 D181 WJC, 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 D181 WJC registered?

D181 WJC is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D181 WJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for D181 WJC 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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