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CIL 7743

1988 Jaguar Xj

White Petrol 2919cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,690 mi
Last recorded69,690 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xj90,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCIL 7743
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,919cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 69,690 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 69,614 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 69,603 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 69,588 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing really bad (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing really bad and a nail in it (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing really bad (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing really bad (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 69,526 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 68,428 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 67,114 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 67,083 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 66,213 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 66,212 miles

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 62,529 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 62,529 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 61,597 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 24 Jun 2015 61,596 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 61,588 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 61,582 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 61,530 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 61,515 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 61,461 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 61,440 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 31 Aug 2010 61,440 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 61,376 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 61,270 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2005 61,265 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?

Based on 909,077 MOT tests across 81,250 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
3,561
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
81,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,485
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,052
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 12,020
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,165
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 10,319
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CIL 7743 is a 1988 Jaguar Xj in White with a 2,919cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1988 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 90,428 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xj fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,485 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CIL 7743, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xj typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 38 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CIL 7743 registered?

CIL 7743 is a 1988 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 January 1988.

Is CIL 7743 safe to buy?

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