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C5 LGW

1987 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

177,702 mi
Last recorded177,702 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Xj82,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 LGW
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 177,702 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024 177,236 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 177,180 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 177,168 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 173,642 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 173,471 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 173,033 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 171,445 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 170,013 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 168,157 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Sep 2016 161,790 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 156,784 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 155,556 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 153,118 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

diff leaking

Pass 16 Aug 2012 148,746 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 145,438 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 145,431 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

n/s/f lower wing rusty

Pass 11 Aug 2010 144,189 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 144,182 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 142,787 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 138,888 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 128,710 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 128,710 miles

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

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

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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C5 LGW is a 1987 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 C5 LGW, 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

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What year was C5 LGW registered?

C5 LGW is a 1987 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 22 September 1987.

Is C5 LGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C5 LGW shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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