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LAG 45

1987 Jaguar Xjs

Black Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

76,978 mi
Last recorded76,978 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Xjs77,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAG 45
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 76,978 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2025 76,733 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside & offside (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 76,045 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 75,734 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 75,437 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 75,304 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 19 Jun 2019 74,992 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 74,625 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 74,519 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 73,284 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 71,292 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 69,296 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2007 69,036 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Dec 2006 68,427 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Nov 2005 67,974 miles

exhaust noisy

front lower wishbone bushes cracking

play in steering rack/

Fail 2 Nov 2005 67,973 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

frint lower wishbone cracking

play in steering rack

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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LAG 45 is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs in Black with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LAG 45, 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

How do I check the history of LAG 45?

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What year was LAG 45 registered?

LAG 45 is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 3 August 1987.

Is LAG 45 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LAG 45 shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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