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A1 PEM

1988 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

57,140 mi
Last recorded57,140 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xjs73,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 PEM
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 57,140 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jul 2023 57,115 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism rubbing brake pipe

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 57,094 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 56,963 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 56,445 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 56,070 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Aug 2010 56,051 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2009 55,762 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 55,762 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 55,623 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Sep 2008 55,623 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 55,232 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 55,232 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 13 Aug 2007 55,197 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 54,815 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2006 54,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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A1 PEM 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 56.3%.

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 A1 PEM, 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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A1 PEM is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 October 1988.

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