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PCN 400

1987 Jaguar Xjs

Green Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

49,899 mi
Last recorded49,899 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Xjs77,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPCN 400
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 49,899 miles

Front and centre sections of exhaust corroding.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge/section wearing. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush centre pin delaminating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall perished/cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge/section wearing. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (In engine bay area) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush centre pin delaminating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Small engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Small rear differential oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 49,871 miles

Front and centre sections of exhaust corroding.

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush de-laminating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall perished/cracking + slight deformity to sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Small engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Small weep from rear differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 49,840 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox corroded through. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside front inner lower wing corroded behind wheel.

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

Steering rack shows movement at the mounting bushes but not considered excessive.

Pass 24 Aug 2022 49,823 miles

Exhaust system corroded, Offside exhaust silencer deteriorated/corroded & has holes without causing a major leak of exhaust gases.

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not effected

Offside front inner lower wing corroded behind wheel.

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

Steering rack shows movement at the mounting bushes but not considered excessive

Pass 24 Aug 2021 49,771 miles

Exhaust system corroded, Offside exhaust silencer deteriorated/corroded & has holes without causing a major leak of exhaust gases.

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wearing. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wearing. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of offside front corner and inner section of engine bay corroding. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Unions into rack have slight seepage. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 49,757 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn on the inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn on the inner edge

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorated/corroded & has holes without causing a major leak of exhaust gases

Steering rack mounting point pin/bushes show movement but not considered excessive

Pass 28 Aug 2019 49,669 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Steering rack mounting bushes show play but not deemed to be excessive

Pass 23 Aug 2018 49,495 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 49,484 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2017 49,429 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 49,355 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 49,210 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 49,143 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 49,093 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 48,963 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 48,612 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 48,367 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 48,078 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 47,918 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 47,918 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 46,111 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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PCN 400 is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs in Green with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 PCN 400, 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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PCN 400 is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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