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TBJ 618

1987 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

107,279 mi
Last recorded107,279 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Xjs77,038 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTBJ 618
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 107,279 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 106,488 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 106,488 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 105,646 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2023 105,646 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 104,999 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 104,203 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2021 104,199 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 103,554 miles

cracked screen

Pass 30 Apr 2018 101,573 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 101,521 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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TBJ 618 is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TBJ 618, 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 TBJ 618 registered?

TBJ 618 is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 January 1987.

Is TBJ 618 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TBJ 618 shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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