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E520 NME

1987 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

29,499 mi
Last recorded29,499 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Xjs77,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE520 NME
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 29,499 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 29,268 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle heavily wax-oiled

Pass 2 Nov 2022 28,864 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded At rear near tank ()

Pass 24 Aug 2021 28,460 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm, front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle heavily wax-oiled

Fail 17 Aug 2021 28,460 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak water pump ()

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm, front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle heavily wax-oiled

Pass 25 Feb 2021 28,241 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2015 28,177 miles

offside rear tyre slightly deteriorated on outer side wall

Pass 23 Jul 2013 28,137 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 27,823 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 27,429 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 27,106 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 27,100 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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E520 NME is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 E520 NME, 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 E520 NME registered?

E520 NME is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 21 September 1987.

Is E520 NME safe to buy?

The MOT history for E520 NME shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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