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E654 KYV

1987 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,963 mi
Last recorded46,963 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Xj82,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE654 KYV
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 46,963 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 46,835 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 46,829 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 46,401 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 46,395 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 46,046 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 46,040 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 45,467 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 45,201 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 44,549 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 44,545 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 44,542 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 44,526 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 44,526 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 44,415 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 44,171 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?

Based on 909,077 MOT tests across 81,250 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
3,561
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
81,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,485
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,052
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 12,020
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,165
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 10,319
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E654 KYV is a 1987 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1987 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 82,138 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xj fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,485 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E654 KYV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xj typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 39 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E654 KYV registered?

E654 KYV is a 1987 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 22 September 1987.

Is E654 KYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E654 KYV shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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