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E485 DCF

1987 Jaguar Xjs

Gold Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

78,901 mi
Last recorded78,901 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Xjs77,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE485 DCF
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1987
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 78,901 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2025 78,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 77,512 miles

Jaguar decal added to bonnet (sharp edge)

Fail 13 Sep 2024 77,512 miles

Jaguar decal added to bonnet (sharp edge)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 76,660 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 76,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 75,991 miles

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 75,827 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 75,507 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 75,507 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 75,156 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 75,139 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 74,788 miles

water leaking from header tank

Fail 15 Aug 2017 74,778 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front under valance loose

water leaking from header tank

Pass 12 Aug 2016 74,619 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 74,619 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 74,278 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 71,524 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 71,520 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 71,473 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 71,213 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 71,086 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 69,591 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 67,442 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 64,533 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 64,478 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 61,782 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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E485 DCF is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs in Gold with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 E485 DCF, 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 E485 DCF registered?

E485 DCF is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E485 DCF safe to buy?

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