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E147 EMY

1988 Jaguar Xj

White Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

130,091 mi
Last recorded130,091 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2006
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xj90,428 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE147 EMY
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2006 130,091 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 130,091 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

near side front inner wing holed and correded

nearside rear door dosent open from the out side

off side rear door dosent open from the in side

slight play in both rear hub's

steering rack damp

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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E147 EMY is a 1988 Jaguar Xj in White with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 E147 EMY, 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 E147 EMY registered?

E147 EMY is a 1988 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 17 March 1988.

Is E147 EMY safe to buy?

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