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E242 LUC

1987 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

134,982 mi
Last recorded134,982 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Xjs77,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE242 LUC
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 134,982 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2026 134,981 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 134,975 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 134,841 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 134,830 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 134,837 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 134,725 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 134,596 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 134,584 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 134,490 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 134,333 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 134,228 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 133,729 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 133,654 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

off side steering rack bush slightly deteriorated.

Fail 14 Dec 2011 133,654 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

off side steering rack bush slightly deteriorated.

Pass 14 Dec 2010 132,495 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 130,151 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 130,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 128,124 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 126,899 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 124,740 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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E242 LUC is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 E242 LUC, 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 E242 LUC registered?

E242 LUC is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 19 November 1987.

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