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SJI 4030

1987 Jaguar Xjs

Black Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,859 mi
Last recorded68,859 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Xjs77,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJI 4030
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 68,859 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2025 68,856 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 68,832 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 68,128 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 67,657 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 67,499 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 66,758 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2016 66,757 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 65,631 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres worn on inside edges

oil leak

Fail 10 Aug 2015 65,631 miles

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

oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 13 Jun 2014 64,543 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 26 Jun 2013 62,548 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 61,601 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 61,582 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 61,559 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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SJI 4030 is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs in Black with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SJI 4030, 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 SJI 4030 registered?

SJI 4030 is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 30 September 1987.

Is SJI 4030 safe to buy?

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