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E476 XUA

1987 Jaguar Xjs

Green Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

72,765 mi
Last recorded72,765 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Xjs77,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE476 XUA
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 72,765 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2025 72,760 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing 2 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 72,677 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 72,285 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2022 72,282 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 72,248 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor pan corner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 72,248 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end modification unsafe Seized (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor pan corner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 70,809 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2019 70,809 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 70,475 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2018 70,156 miles

all welding done to minimum standard and both sill ends

Pass 9 Jan 2017 69,371 miles

all welding done to minimum standard

both sill ends

Fail 29 Oct 2016 69,364 miles

Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x member (2.4.A.3)

Front Lower front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid bothsides (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor corner/wheel arch+inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor corner/wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2010 69,339 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 69,339 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 69,284 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 69,284 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 69,259 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 69,228 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 68,951 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 68,945 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

nearside rear handbrake caliper fork incorrectly fitted

slight binding offside front brake

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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E476 XUA is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs in Green with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E476 XUA, 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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E476 XUA is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 16 October 1987.

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