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B2 BAW

1988 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,041 mi
Last recorded108,041 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xjs73,675 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB2 BAW
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 108,041 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 107,950 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 107,950 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 107,653 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 107,643 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 107,405 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 107,396 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 15 May 2007 106,778 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 106,778 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front tyres wearing inner edges

both rear lower steady bar bushes showing signs of perishing

c/o could do with a little ajusting

Pass 30 Jun 2006 105,859 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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B2 BAW is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc 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 B2 BAW, 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 B2 BAW registered?

B2 BAW is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 29 September 1988.

Is B2 BAW safe to buy?

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