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E741 HFG

1987 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

99,365 mi
Last recorded99,365 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Xjs77,038 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE741 HFG
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 99,365 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 98,606 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 97,659 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 97,011 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 95,813 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 95,569 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 95,569 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 95,442 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 95,134 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 94,170 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 92,650 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 90,115 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 89,238 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 89,191 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 May 2013 89,120 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 May 2012 88,800 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 May 2011 88,741 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 88,598 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 87,797 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 87,625 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 87,217 miles

coolant leak

front fog lamp n/w

rear diff oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2006 86,017 miles

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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E741 HFG is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 E741 HFG, 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 E741 HFG registered?

E741 HFG is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 14 September 1987.

Is E741 HFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for E741 HFG shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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