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TNZ 4287

1987 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

51,197 mi
Last recorded51,197 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Xjs77,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTNZ 4287
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 51,197 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 49,946 miles

Coolant leak water pump area ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 49,946 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak water pump area ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 49,334 miles

Central Rear Oil leak Differential has a slight leak ()

Fail 24 Aug 2017 49,334 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Central Rear Oil leak Differential has a slight leak ()

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 48,521 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 48,513 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 44,483 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 43,636 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 43,636 miles

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

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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TNZ 4287 is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TNZ 4287, 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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TNZ 4287 is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 June 1987.

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