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E229 XKY

1988 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

100,045 mi
Last recorded100,045 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2010
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xjs73,675 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE229 XKY
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2010 100,045 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2010 98,937 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

entire underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 22 May 2009 73,566 miles

Oil leak

vehicle showing some signs of corrosion

Fail 21 May 2009 73,540 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak

vehicle showing some signs of corrosion

Pass 21 May 2008 57,881 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 57,830 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 57,830 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 57,112 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xjs?

Based on 127,020 MOT tests across 12,009 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
540
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
12,009
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 5,735
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,722
brake binding 4,089
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,050
parking brake recording little or no effort 3,046
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E229 XKY is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1988 Jaguar Xjs models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 73,675 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 Xjs fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 5,735 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E229 XKY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xjs typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 38 years old, this Jaguar Xjs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E229 XKY registered?

E229 XKY is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 April 1988.

Is E229 XKY safe to buy?

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