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E926 HFG

1987 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

84,250 mi
Last recorded84,250 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Xjs77,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE926 HFG
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 84,250 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 84,197 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 84,105 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 84,072 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 83,960 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 83,959 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 83,896 miles

surface corrosion to o/s/f sub frame,

Pass 22 Aug 2019 83,834 miles

slight transmission leak

under body corrosion

Pass 18 Dec 2017 83,678 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 83,678 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Coolant leak ()

Pass 19 Dec 2016 83,448 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 83,163 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2015 83,163 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 83,010 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 82,634 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 82,404 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 81,950 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Dec 2011 81,843 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 81,619 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 81,608 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 81,281 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 81,281 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 81,062 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 80,447 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 80,193 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Nov 2006 80,193 miles

Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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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E926 HFG is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 E926 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 E926 HFG registered?

E926 HFG is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is E926 HFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for E926 HFG shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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