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B4 PEA

1988 Jaguar Xjs

Green Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2024
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

114,246 mi
Last recorded114,246 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xjs73,675 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 PEA
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2023 114,246 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 110,730 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced trailing arm mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced trailing arm mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 108,414 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 105,550 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jul 2020 105,550 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 103,668 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both outer sill slightly corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2019 103,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2018 100,387 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 100,386 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor and sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced quarter (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 99,519 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front tyre slightly perished

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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B4 PEA is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs in Green with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 B4 PEA, 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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B4 PEA is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 8 September 1988.

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