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E742 KDP

1987 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

140,539 mi
Last recorded140,539 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Xjs77,038 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE742 KDP
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,300cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 17 Oct 2025 140,539 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 140,061 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING RACK (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 139,671 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 139,349 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 138,867 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 138,722 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 138,284 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 137,730 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 135,613 miles

Fuel tank filler cap seal cracked.

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 May 2015 131,891 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 130,824 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 May 2013 128,047 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 123,890 miles

slight leakage all 4 rear shockabsorbers

Pass 11 Apr 2011 120,556 miles

fuel cap seal cracking

slight power steering leak

steering noisy

Pass 16 Apr 2010 112,476 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 105,806 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 102,234 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 95,224 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 85,169 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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E742 KDP is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 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 E742 KDP, 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 E742 KDP registered?

E742 KDP is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is E742 KDP safe to buy?

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