CarVerify

Free Car Check

SCX 15T

1987 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 3590cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

67,809 mi
Last recorded67,809 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Xjs77,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Jaguar
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCX 15T
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 67,809 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 67,540 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 66,743 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 66,272 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 66,154 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 66,037 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 65,890 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 65,143 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 64,873 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 May 2015 64,359 miles
Fail 23 May 2015 64,342 miles

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

both bonnet strutts getting weak

both front wiper blades starting to smear

bulb out warning light illuminates when handbrake applied

gearbox damp with fluid

nearside and offside front antiroll barl link bushes perishing

offside front chassis corroded near pas joints to rack

oil leak from engine area

slight play in both nearside and offside upper suspension arm ball joints

slight play in rear wheel bearings

slight play in steering rack mountings

steering rack wet with fluid

Pass 31 May 2014 64,192 miles

slight p.a.s leaking.

Pass 31 May 2013 63,539 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 May 2013 63,539 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 May 2012 63,033 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 31 May 2012 63,033 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Fail 11 May 2011 62,867 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

signs of a slight fluid leak around brake servo which could be brake fluid.

Pass 11 May 2011 62,867 miles

signs of a slight fluid leak around brake servo which could be brake fluid.

Pass 10 May 2010 62,677 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 62,078 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 61,775 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 61,470 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 61,458 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 9 May 2006 61,142 miles

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

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

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
Full Jaguar Xjs reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SCX 15T is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 SCX 15T, 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 SCX 15T?

You can check the full history of SCX 15T by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SCX 15T registered?

SCX 15T is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is SCX 15T safe to buy?

The MOT history for SCX 15T shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SCX 15T have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SCX 15T. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.