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D578 WPE

1986 Jaguar Xjs

Black Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

61,496 mi
Last recorded61,496 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Jaguar Xjs80,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD578 WPE
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 61,496 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2026 61,496 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 60,455 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2025 60,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 May 2024 59,367 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 58,462 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 58,400 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 57,284 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 57,111 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 57,111 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2010 56,543 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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D578 WPE is a 1986 Jaguar Xjs in Black with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1986 Jaguar Xjs models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 80,045 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D578 WPE, 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 40 years old, this Jaguar Xjs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D578 WPE registered?

D578 WPE is a 1986 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is D578 WPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for D578 WPE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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