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B 44

1988 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2024
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

24,351 mi
Last recorded24,351 miles
Recorded on31 May 2023
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xjs73,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB 44
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2023 24,351 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 24,346 miles

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 24,323 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 23,683 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 23,665 miles

Central Front steering rack mount bushes slightly worn, not likely to fail

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

Pass 31 May 2019 22,770 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 20,326 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 19,232 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil front (2.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil front (2.7.3)

Pass 31 May 2016 18,556 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 18,536 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 18,054 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 18,042 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 18,030 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 17,983 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 17,612 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all 4 tyres very low

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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B 44 is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 B 44, 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 B 44 registered?

B 44 is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 4 November 1988.

Is B 44 safe to buy?

The MOT history for B 44 shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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