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E359 KYV

1987 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 5345cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

56,670 mi
Last recorded56,670 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Xj82,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE359 KYV
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,345cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 56,670 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 55,799 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 54,991 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 53,059 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 50,956 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 50,152 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 48,606 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 May 2013 48,009 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 47,242 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2011 44,546 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 44,545 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 42,584 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 41,198 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 40,533 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 39,453 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 39,453 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2005 37,981 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 37,976 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?

Based on 909,077 MOT tests across 81,250 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
3,561
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
81,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,485
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,052
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 12,020
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,165
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 10,319
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E359 KYV is a 1987 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 5,345cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1987 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 82,138 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xj fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,485 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E359 KYV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xj typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 39 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E359 KYV registered?

E359 KYV is a 1987 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 24 September 1987.

Is E359 KYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E359 KYV 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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