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1988 Jaguar Xjs

Silver Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2022
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,727 mi
Last recorded32,727 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2021
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xjs73,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration470 HP
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2021 32,727 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 32,727 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 32,727 miles

as per original vt 32 - less item 008

Fail 20 Sep 2007 32,727 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

brake test carried out by decelerometer - lsd rear axle

slight bind in all rear brakes and slow to release

slight corrosion in n/s headliigh reflective bowl

slight pull to o/s on brake test

some perishing in o/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Pass 27 Sep 2006 32,727 miles

brake test carried out by decelerometer -- lsd rear axle

hazard warning tell tail inoperative

slight play in steering rack fitting bushes

Fail 22 Sep 2006 32,727 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

bonnet will not hold open

hazard warning tell tail inoperative

some corrosion on rear brake discs

some play in steering rack fitting bushes

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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470 HP is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs in Silver with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 Jaguar Xjs models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 73,675 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 470 HP, 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 38 years old, this Jaguar Xjs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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470 HP is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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