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D770 GSF

1987 Jaguar Xjs

Maroon Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

98,984 mi
Last recorded98,984 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Xjs77,038 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD770 GSF
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1987
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 98,984 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2026 98,984 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2026 98,915 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 97,809 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack lightly misting of oil

Pass 20 Aug 2021 97,803 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 97,681 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight misting of oil from steering rack

Pass 20 Jun 2019 97,629 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 97,618 miles

Power steering ram leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2016 97,259 miles

Both front sub frame bush's perishing but no excesive movement

Fail 3 Nov 2016 97,257 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both front sub frame bush's perishing but no excesive movement

Pass 3 Nov 2015 97,254 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 97,254 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear brake caliper inappropriately repaired fouling exhaust (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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D770 GSF is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs in Maroon with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 D770 GSF, 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 D770 GSF registered?

D770 GSF is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 21 April 1987.

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