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A8 JXH

1987 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 5345cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,725 mi
Last recorded85,725 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Xj82,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 JXH
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,345cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 8 Apr 2026 85,725 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 85,716 miles

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 85,705 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 85,605 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both NS & OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both NS & OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 85,511 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 85,487 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 85,288 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 84,596 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 84,467 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 84,118 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 83,949 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 83,875 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 83,512 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 83,222 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 83,084 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 82,913 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 82,789 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?

Based on 909,077 MOT tests across 81,250 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
3,561
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
81,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,485
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,052
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 12,020
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,165
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 10,319
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A8 JXH is a 1987 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 5,345cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1987 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 82,138 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xj fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,485 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A8 JXH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xj typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 39 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A8 JXH?

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What year was A8 JXH registered?

A8 JXH is a 1987 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 5 October 1987.

Is A8 JXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 JXH shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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