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E492 EDV

1987 Jaguar Xjs

White Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,616 mi
Last recorded44,616 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Xjs77,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE492 EDV
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 5 Nov 2025 44,616 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 44,606 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 44,583 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 44,510 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 44,428 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 44,337 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 44,318 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 44,256 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 44,160 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 43,344 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 42,837 miles

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

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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E492 EDV is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs in White with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 E492 EDV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E492 EDV registered?

E492 EDV is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E492 EDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E492 EDV shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E492 EDV have outstanding finance?

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