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D533 UMB

1987 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

122,384 mi
Last recorded122,384 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Xjs77,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD533 UMB
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 122,384 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2025 113,112 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 110,919 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 110,451 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2022 110,134 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 109,796 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 109,787 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 109,425 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 109,219 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 108,898 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 108,478 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various pipes round back axel upper / various underbody pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened both tie bars (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded front and rear springs (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 May 2016 108,430 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering cross member under radiator (6.1.A.1)

Steering rack insecure mount bushes (2.2.B.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded various pipes geasesd / rear pipes unable to be inspected above axel not visable (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened both rear tie bars (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded front and rear springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 May 2015 108,109 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 107,688 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 May 2013 107,106 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 May 2012 106,816 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 106,523 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 106,054 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 May 2009 105,635 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 May 2008 105,106 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 104,648 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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D533 UMB is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 D533 UMB, 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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D533 UMB is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 6 April 1987.

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