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E300 LJE

1987 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,799 mi
Last recorded89,799 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Xjs77,038 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE300 LJE
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 89,799 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 89,319 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 88,659 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 87,773 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 86,906 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 85,460 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 83,340 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 81,539 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 80,087 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 80,097 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 79,916 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 79,633 miles

very slight bind on rear wheels

Pass 1 Mar 2010 79,225 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 78,688 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 78,688 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 78,546 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 78,546 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 78,519 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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E300 LJE is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 E300 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E300 LJE registered?

E300 LJE is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is E300 LJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for E300 LJE shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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