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E436 MWP

1987 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

111,548 mi
Last recorded111,548 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Xjs77,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE436 MWP
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 111,548 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack bush slightly worn.

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 111,436 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 111,433 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end has excessive play/ insecure and locking nut is lose.

Pass 31 May 2023 111,327 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 111,197 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 111,101 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 111,034 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 110,898 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 110,896 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2017 110,682 miles

Slight play in steering rack bushes

Fail 8 Nov 2017 110,682 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in steering rack bushes

Pass 25 Nov 2016 110,668 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 110,471 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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E436 MWP is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 E436 MWP, 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 E436 MWP registered?

E436 MWP is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 3 September 1987.

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