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A18 JNS

1988 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,955 mi
Last recorded80,955 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2012
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xjs73,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 JNS
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2012 80,955 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

battery insecure

n/s and o/s front floor and panels weakened by corrosion but not within prescribed areas

rear brake pads starting to break up (possibly due to heat)

rear seat belt buckles full of water and rust but working at present

Pass 5 Aug 2010 80,939 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2007 77,361 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fatigue cracks on o/s and n/s front and o/s and n/s rear tyres.

o/s and n/s rear tyres wearing close to limit on inner edges.

Pass 18 Jul 2007 77,361 miles

fatigue cracks on o/s and n/s front and o/s and n/s rear tyres.

o/s and n/s rear tyres wearing close to limit on inner edges.

Pass 7 Jul 2006 75,812 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyre wearing on inner edges.

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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A18 JNS is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A18 JNS, 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 A18 JNS registered?

A18 JNS is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is A18 JNS safe to buy?

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