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D549 ERW

1987 Jaguar Xjs

Green Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

41,123 mi
Last recorded41,123 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Xjs77,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD549 ERW
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 41,123 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 40,994 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 40,905 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 40,816 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 40,721 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 40,638 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 40,429 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Crack in glass (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 40,425 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Floor pan rusty

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Crack in glass (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 40,213 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded in front of fuel tank ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective crack in glass (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 40,011 miles

Both front tyres perishing

Fuel Pipe/s corroded in front of fuel tank ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 39,646 miles

Fuel pipes getting rusty. Front fuel tank

Nearside Front Tyre getting low on inner edge + badly perrishing

Offside Front tyre getting low on inner edge + badly perrishing

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 39,121 miles

Both front tyres slightly perished on outer sidewalls.

N/S/F tyre close to legal limit on inner edge.

O/S/F inner wing slightly corroded close to shock absorber mounting.

Small hole in o/s intermediate front pipe.

Pass 5 Aug 2014 38,553 miles

N/S/F + O/S/F tyres perrished/cracking

O/S rear exhaust box clamp broken

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 38,416 miles

n/s engine bank has raised CO emissions

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres show wear to inner edges

Fail 25 Jul 2013 38,416 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s engine bank has raised CO emissions

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres show wear to inner edges

Pass 24 Aug 2012 38,168 miles

o/s/f tyre swopped with spare which is just legal, worn close to limit

Fail 23 Aug 2012 38,167 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2011 37,902 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 37,740 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 37,560 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 37,528 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 37,525 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 37,490 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2005 37,495 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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D549 ERW is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs in Green with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 D549 ERW, 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 D549 ERW registered?

D549 ERW is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 26 June 1987.

Is D549 ERW safe to buy?

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