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E257 TFL

1987 Jaguar Xjs

Silver Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

75,137 mi
Last recorded75,137 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Xjs77,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE257 TFL
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 75,137 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 75,007 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 74,949 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage by steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 74,832 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 74,140 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2018 73,457 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Mar 2017 72,543 miles

Offside track rod end slight play

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Aug 2015 71,557 miles

slight corrosion on cross memember thats holds the rad

Pass 1 Aug 2011 71,538 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 71,538 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 70,979 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 69,750 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise all tyres starting to go out of shape and perished

Pass 3 Apr 2008 69,745 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 69,312 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 68,252 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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E257 TFL is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs in Silver with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 E257 TFL, 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 E257 TFL registered?

E257 TFL is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E257 TFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E257 TFL shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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