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XXI 5143

1987 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

110,909 mi
Last recorded110,909 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Xjs77,038 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXXI 5143
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 110,909 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 110,837 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 110,809 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 110,764 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 110,742 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 110,722 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 110,722 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 110,699 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 110,685 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 110,685 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 110,626 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 110,626 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 110,505 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 110,383 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 110,383 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 110,247 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 110,020 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 109,972 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 109,692 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 108,892 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 107,307 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 106,572 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 106,238 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 105,922 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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XXI 5143 is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XXI 5143, 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 XXI 5143 registered?

XXI 5143 is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is XXI 5143 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XXI 5143 shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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