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A20 MNE

1988 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2012
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

89,359 mi
Last recorded89,359 miles
Recorded on9 May 2011
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xjs73,675 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 MNE
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2011 89,359 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 89,359 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 89,359 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 89,359 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Fail 8 Sep 2009 89,400 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 89,350 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 88,847 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 88,847 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2006 88,840 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

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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A20 MNE is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 A20 MNE, 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 A20 MNE registered?

A20 MNE is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 19 September 1988.

Is A20 MNE safe to buy?

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