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B12 RDP

1988 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

36,639 mi
Last recorded36,639 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2015
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xjs73,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB12 RDP
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2015 36,639 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 36,639 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 36,639 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 36,639 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 36,639 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 36,639 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 36,639 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 36,639 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 36,620 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 36,620 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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B12 RDP is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 B12 RDP, 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 B12 RDP registered?

B12 RDP is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 September 1988.

Is B12 RDP safe to buy?

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