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D595 HLJ

1987 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,969 mi
Last recorded68,969 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Xjs77,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD595 HLJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 68,969 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2025 68,548 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 64,223 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2024 64,212 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 63,082 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides of vehicle (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 59,204 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 57,388 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front joint down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 52,469 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 49,409 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 47,240 miles

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

Oil leak Gearbox ()

Fail 16 May 2017 47,240 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing flitch panel,marked with yellow chalk (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak Gearbox ()

Pass 14 Aug 2015 45,288 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 43,964 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 43,964 miles

Offside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 42,415 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 41,298 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 40,674 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 40,018 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 39,191 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 39,188 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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D595 HLJ is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D595 HLJ, 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 D595 HLJ registered?

D595 HLJ is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 May 1987.

Is D595 HLJ safe to buy?

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