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XJS 300S

1987 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

123,471 mi
Last recorded123,471 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Xjs77,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJS 300S
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 123,471 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre weld cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 121,935 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 118,324 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 115,383 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 110,551 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 110,217 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 110,216 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect front shock absorber (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 109,992 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 109,989 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2019 106,210 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 105,180 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2017 102,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 100,937 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 100,937 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 2 May 2014 96,242 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 94,999 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2012 92,893 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 92,671 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 90,555 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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XJS 300S is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 XJS 300S, 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 XJS 300S registered?

XJS 300S is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is XJS 300S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XJS 300S shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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