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E222 LJE

1987 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

62,466 mi
Last recorded62,466 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Xjs77,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE222 LJE
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 62,466 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 62,441 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2025 62,438 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 62,312 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 62,202 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 62,183 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 61,773 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 61,200 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Bushes within the rack minor (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 60,588 miles

parking brake has only just met the minimum efficiency

Pass 21 Jul 2017 59,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 58,940 miles

power steering fluid leak from rack

Pass 17 Jul 2015 58,179 miles

fluid leak from steering rack

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 18 Jul 2014 57,621 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 56,880 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 56,240 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 55,559 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 55,556 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 55,062 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 54,073 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 53,327 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 53,324 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 52,342 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 51,622 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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E222 LJE is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 E222 LJE, 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 E222 LJE registered?

E222 LJE is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 20 August 1987.

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