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E135 VOV

1988 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,872 mi
Last recorded63,872 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2008
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xj90,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE135 VOV
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2008 63,872 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight room in steering rack

Pass 22 Jan 2007 60,540 miles

wipers partly worn

Fail 12 Dec 2006 60,501 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

both front shock absorber top bushes deteriorated

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

very slight bind on both front brakes

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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E135 VOV is a 1988 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E135 VOV, 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.

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What year was E135 VOV registered?

E135 VOV is a 1988 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 April 1988.

Is E135 VOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E135 VOV shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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