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E992 KYN

1987 Jaguar Xjs

Green Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

42,246 mi
Last recorded42,246 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Xjs77,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE992 KYN
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 42,246 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 42,057 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 41,786 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 40,790 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 39,373 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 39,373 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 38,244 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 37,401 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 37,394 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2018 37,236 miles

Battery discharged and in poor condition.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Drop link bushes perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Drop link bushes perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brakes performance low and only just passes test.

Pass 20 May 2016 36,605 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 36,469 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 36,342 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 35,773 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 35,521 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 34,703 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 32,430 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 30,137 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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E992 KYN is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs in Green with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 E992 KYN, 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 E992 KYN registered?

E992 KYN is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 October 1987.

Is E992 KYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for E992 KYN shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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