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E160 GPF

1988 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,704 mi
Last recorded139,704 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2008
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xj90,428 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE160 GPF
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2008 139,704 miles

slight play in n/s/r wheel

Fail 7 Nov 2008 139,679 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

slight play in n/s/r wheel

Pass 15 Nov 2007 133,755 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 127,368 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 127,368 miles

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

brake warning light on dash

Pass 25 Oct 2005 125,596 miles

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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E160 GPF is a 1988 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 E160 GPF, 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 E160 GPF registered?

E160 GPF is a 1988 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 5 February 1988.

Is E160 GPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for E160 GPF shows 6 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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