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E140 DMB

1988 Jaguar Xj

Brown Petrol 2919cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2015
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

51,898 mi
Last recorded51,898 miles
Recorded on30 May 2014
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xj90,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE140 DMB
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1988
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,919cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2014 51,898 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2013 51,887 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s/r and o/s/r wheel bearing both have slight play

Pass 22 Jun 2012 49,807 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 49,806 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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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E140 DMB is a 1988 Jaguar Xj in Brown with a 2,919cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E140 DMB, 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 E140 DMB registered?

E140 DMB is a 1988 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 25 April 1988.

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