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E87 CTW

1987 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,956 mi
Last recorded69,956 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Xjs77,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE87 CTW
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 7 Apr 2026 69,956 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 68,904 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 67,931 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 67,408 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 65,874 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 65,197 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 64,440 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 63,630 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 63,219 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 62,275 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 61,276 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 60,577 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 60,345 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 60,159 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 59,641 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 59,095 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 58,393 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 57,655 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 56,967 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 56,259 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 55,702 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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E87 CTW is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 E87 CTW, 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 E87 CTW registered?

E87 CTW is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 23 November 1987.

Is E87 CTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E87 CTW shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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