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8287 MY

1988 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

62,594 mi
Last recorded62,594 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xjs73,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8287 MY
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2024 62,594 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 62,580 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 62,448 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 62,446 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 62,030 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 61,928 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 61,831 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 61,661 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 61,659 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 61,321 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 61,317 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 60,691 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 60,174 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 59,846 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 59,717 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 59,158 miles

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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8287 MY is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 8287 MY, 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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What year was 8287 MY registered?

8287 MY is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is 8287 MY safe to buy?

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