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MEX 1V

1987 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

88,040 mi
Last recorded88,040 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Xjs77,038 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMEX 1V
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 88,040 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 87,950 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 87,900 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 87,747 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 97,613 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 87,335 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 86,718 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 86,001 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 85,683 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 85,257 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 83,850 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 83,213 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 82,608 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 82,214 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 80,000 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 77,457 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 77,425 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

regn plates may not comply with regulations

Pass 22 Aug 2007 74,657 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 72,034 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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MEX 1V is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 MEX 1V, 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 MEX 1V registered?

MEX 1V is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 6 November 1987.

Is MEX 1V safe to buy?

The MOT history for MEX 1V shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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