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E194 DTF

1987 Jaguar Xjs

Brown Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

84,944 mi
Last recorded84,944 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Xjs77,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE194 DTF
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1987
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 84,944 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive stearing rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 82,942 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 80,542 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 78,115 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp inoperative

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Silencer link pipe touching rear subframe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Wipers not automatically parking

Fail 25 Aug 2022 78,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements Both headlamps go off when rear fog lamp switch turned on (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Front Fog lamp inoperative

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Silencer link pipe touching rear subframe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Wipers not automatically parking

Pass 27 Aug 2021 74,661 miles

Coolant leak water pump ()

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 71,228 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 69,351 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 69,074 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 68,561 miles

Dampness around brake pipe area o/s/f (wheel-arch)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight play in wheel bearing o/s/f

Pass 11 Mar 2016 67,004 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perishing

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 67,004 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre perishing

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 65,792 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 63,580 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 63,090 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 62,893 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2011 62,893 miles

Nearside Front Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 62,573 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 62,545 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 62,477 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 62,312 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 62,068 miles

rear fuel pipes rusty

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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E194 DTF is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs in Brown with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 E194 DTF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E194 DTF registered?

E194 DTF is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 23 September 1987.

Is E194 DTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for E194 DTF shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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