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SCO 745

1987 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

160,106 mi
Last recorded160,106 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Xjs77,038 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCO 745
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 160,106 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 159,100 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 157,988 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 155,033 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2023 154,978 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 153,112 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 151,145 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 150,721 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 149,690 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 146,830 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 146,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 145,712 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 144,909 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 144,065 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 139,643 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 136,993 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 135,720 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 132,819 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2008 129,296 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Oct 2008 129,230 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 124,313 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2006 119,361 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 118,744 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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SCO 745 is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 SCO 745, 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 SCO 745 registered?

SCO 745 is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 6 February 1987.

Is SCO 745 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SCO 745 shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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