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D53 UNU

1987 Jaguar Xjs

Beige Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

97,944 mi
Last recorded97,944 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Xjs77,038 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD53 UNU
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 97,944 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 96,480 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 95,709 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 22 Apr 2024 95,698 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 25 May 2022 95,622 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Steering system fouling road wheel fouling on righthand lock (2.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced s[ll (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 95,341 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 95,162 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 94,917 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 94,913 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 93,289 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 93,169 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 92,190 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 91,604 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 90,965 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2014 90,954 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 90,628 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 89,501 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 89,140 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2010 88,110 miles

rear discs rusted

Fail 13 Sep 2010 88,110 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear discs rusted

Pass 2 Sep 2009 86,477 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 85,035 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 83,437 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 80,813 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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D53 UNU is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs in Beige with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 D53 UNU, 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 D53 UNU registered?

D53 UNU is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 5 March 1987.

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