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D54 GHA

1987 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

70,635 mi
Last recorded70,635 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Xjs77,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD54 GHA
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 70,635 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 70,556 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 70,269 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 69,755 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 69,716 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 69,649 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 69,528 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 69,246 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 69,246 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 68,633 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 68,127 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 65,931 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 65,694 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 64,856 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 64,846 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 64,714 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 64,685 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both rear jacking points not bolted down with all bolts

Pass 30 Oct 2009 64,467 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 64,257 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

excess corrosion rear of vehicle boot area

Fail 24 May 2008 64,244 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 May 2007 63,966 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 63,126 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 63,126 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s top ball joint dust cover split

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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D54 GHA is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 D54 GHA, 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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D54 GHA is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 March 1987.

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