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C10 GWL

1988 Jaguar Xjs

Black Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,977 mi
Last recorded97,977 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2015
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xjs73,675 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC10 GWL
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2015 97,977 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

both sills (inner and outer) have slight corrosion

oil leak

underside has various welding repairs and thick underseal (difficult to inspect)

Fail 24 Oct 2015 97,977 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/floorpan (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

both sills (inner and outer) have slight corrosion

oil leak

underside has various welding repairs and thick underseal (difficult to inspect)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 97,946 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2012 96,791 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

n/s/f exhaust down pipe very rusted

n/s/f o/s/f and o/s/r tyres outer side wall cracked badley needs replacing

Fail 24 Jul 2012 96,791 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

n/s/f exhaust down pipe very rusted

n/s/f o/s/f and o/s/r tyres outer side wall cracked badley needs replacing

Pass 28 May 2011 96,212 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 95,363 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 95,363 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 88,723 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2009 88,720 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear inboard pads low

Pass 29 Apr 2008 86,422 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 86,421 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 30 Apr 2007 83,800 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 83,800 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 79,173 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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C10 GWL is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs in Black with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 C10 GWL, 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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C10 GWL is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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