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E63 EPB

1987 Jaguar Xjs

Green Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

10,077 mi
Last recorded10,077 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Xjs77,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE63 EPB
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 10,077 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 9,515 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 9,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 6,911 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 2,341 miles

Slight oil leak around steering rack

Pass 5 Nov 2012 28 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 60,526 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 57,960 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 57,937 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight seapage from steering rack

Pass 20 Jun 2009 55,812 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 55,800 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 53,607 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 47,089 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 47,089 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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E63 EPB is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs in Green with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 E63 EPB, 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 E63 EPB registered?

E63 EPB is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E63 EPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E63 EPB shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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