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8829 VM

1988 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,788 mi
Last recorded82,788 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xjs73,675 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8829 VM
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 82,788 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 82,748 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 82,634 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 82,630 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 82,623 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 82,621 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 82,564 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 82,528 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 82,355 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 82,095 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 82,095 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 81,790 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 81,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2005 81,786 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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8829 VM is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 8829 VM, 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 8829 VM registered?

8829 VM is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 14 October 1988.

Is 8829 VM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8829 VM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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