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XIJ 345

1987 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

45,098 mi
Last recorded45,098 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Xjs77,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXIJ 345
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 45,098 miles

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

Nearside Front wing has corrosion

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 45,098 miles

all suspension components rusty

rear subframe bushes perishing

Pass 4 May 2023 45,098 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all rear subframe bushes perishing

all suspension components rusty

both o/s and n/s inner and outer sills have corrosion

Fail 4 May 2023 45,098 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

all rear subframe bushes perishing

all suspension components rusty

both o/s and n/s inner and outer sills have corrosion

Pass 16 Apr 2015 45,021 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all rear subframe bushes perishing

all rear suspension bushes perishing

both inner and out sill corroded both sides

Fail 14 Apr 2015 45,021 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all rear subframe bushes perishing

all rear suspension bushes perishing

both inner and out sill corroded both sides

Pass 29 Oct 2012 44,830 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 43,704 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 43,561 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2010 43,539 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 42,292 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 41,572 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 40,943 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 40,107 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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XIJ 345 is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XIJ 345, 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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XIJ 345 is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 9 October 1987.

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