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D977 BRW

1986 Jaguar Xjs

Bronze Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

58,810 mi
Last recorded58,810 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1986 Jaguar Xjs80,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD977 BRW
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1986
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 58,810 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 57,172 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 54,792 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 50,983 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 50,830 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 50,773 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 50,723 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 50,636 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 50,579 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 50,381 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 50,210 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 49,990 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 49,735 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 48,680 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 47,966 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 47,303 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 46,236 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 44,711 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 42,636 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 40,701 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 40,669 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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D977 BRW is a 1986 Jaguar Xjs in Bronze with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 D977 BRW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D977 BRW registered?

D977 BRW is a 1986 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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The MOT history for D977 BRW shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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