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E45 HDD

1987 Jaguar Xjs

Silver Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,600 mi
Last recorded48,600 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Xjs77,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE45 HDD
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 14 Apr 2026 48,600 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 48,584 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 48,558 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 48,526 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 48,485 miles

Slight PAS oil Misting on front subframe.

Slight exhaust blow not affecting emissions.

Pass 19 Apr 2021 48,461 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2020 48,418 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 48,399 miles

oil leaks

Pass 2 May 2018 48,303 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 48,231 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 48,092 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 48,077 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 48,002 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 47,908 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 47,805 miles

Slight binding osf wheel

Pass 21 Sep 2010 47,423 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Severe oil leak from what looks like crankshaft rear oil seal.

Pass 24 Sep 2009 47,336 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Severe oil leak, the whole under carriage is covered in oil.

Pass 30 Sep 2008 47,118 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2007 47,087 miles

slight imbalance front brakes

various oil leaks

Pass 7 Aug 2006 46,423 miles

slight noise from steering

slight oil leak from engine

slight play o/s/r wheel

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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E45 HDD is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs in Silver with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E45 HDD, 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 E45 HDD registered?

E45 HDD is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 9 November 1987.

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