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D5 XJS

1987 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

52,578 mi
Last recorded52,578 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2022
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Xjs77,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD5 XJS
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2022 52,578 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing.(engine bay) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 52,465 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 52,416 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction wipers not parking . (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

nsr inner sill corroded.

Pass 18 Dec 2018 52,372 miles

Nearside Rear brake pads in very poor condition

Fail 14 Dec 2018 52,372 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake pads in very poor condition

Fail 7 Dec 2018 52,348 miles

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

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

front springs heavily corroded

general under body and suspension corrosion

minor oil leaks

oil around steering rack

oil leak around rear diff

rear springs corroded

sills and chassis corroded throughout

Pass 14 Dec 2017 52,247 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 52,078 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 51,816 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 51,553 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 51,553 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2014 51,515 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside door mirror insecure

Pass 20 Jul 2013 51,464 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Jul 2013 51,464 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 51,451 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear coil springs are coroaded

Pass 8 Aug 2011 51,114 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 50,912 miles

All suspension bushes perishing.

General underside corrosion

Nearside and offside bodywork (suporting paneling) weak with corrrosion.

Rear brake application a little uneven.

Fail 9 Aug 2010 50,906 miles

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

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

All suspension bushes perishing.

General underside corrosion

Nearside and offside bodywork (suporting paneling) weak with corrrosion.

Rear brake application a little uneven.

Pass 12 Aug 2009 50,491 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 50,491 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 50,437 miles

corrosion in o/s door shut rear , advise attension....

general under body corrosion.....

long hand brake lever travel....

n/s & o/s/f coil springs corroding...

Pass 13 Feb 2007 50,273 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 49,854 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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D5 XJS is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 D5 XJS, 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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D5 XJS is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 26 February 1987.

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