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E929 NOW

1987 Jaguar Xjs

Black Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,681 mi
Last recorded55,681 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Xjs77,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE929 NOW
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 55,681 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2025 55,657 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 55,222 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 54,772 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 54,045 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 53,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID bulb fitted to halogen lamp unit (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID bulb fitted to halogen lamp unit. (4.1.4 (c))

Windscreen washer not working all (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 53,752 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 53,590 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 53,590 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 51,532 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 51,516 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 51,354 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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E929 NOW is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs in Black with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E929 NOW, 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 E929 NOW registered?

E929 NOW is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 December 1987.

Is E929 NOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E929 NOW shows 12 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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