1987 Jaguar XJS 3.6L Petrol · E808 FTM
1987 Jaguar XJS (3.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1987. Recorded mileage 71,295 miles. MOT expired on 06 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XJS
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,295 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E808 FTM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/08/2025
- 71,295 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E808 FTM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Jaguar Xjs (E808 FTM) between March 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (15 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush foremost (5.3.2 (c))”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”.
E808 FTM Mileage History
- 21/03/202371,124 mi
- 07/03/202471,227 mi+103 mi
- 21/03/202471,230 mi+3 mi
- 08/08/202571,295 mi+65 mi
- 08/08/202571,295 mi
Average of roughly 72 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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