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838 XEH

1988 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2006
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,229 mi
Last recorded119,229 miles
Recorded on12 May 2007
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xj90,428 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration838 XEH
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 12 May 2007 119,229 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 117,323 miles

coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 117,323 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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838 XEH is a 1988 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 90,428 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 Xj fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,485 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 838 XEH, 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 38 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 838 XEH registered?

838 XEH is a 1988 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 February 1988.

Is 838 XEH safe to buy?

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