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A19 XJS

1988 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,003 mi
Last recorded129,003 miles
Recorded on25 May 2013
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xjs73,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 XJS
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2013 129,003 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 179,171 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 129,171 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rust hole in offside front floor pan

Pass 17 Feb 2010 128,658 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 128,639 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2009 123,457 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 121,658 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 121,638 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 119,421 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 116,614 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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A19 XJS is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A19 XJS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A19 XJS registered?

A19 XJS is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 2 September 1988.

Is A19 XJS safe to buy?

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