MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,045 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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
Oil leak
vehicle showing some signs of corrosion
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Oil leak
vehicle showing some signs of corrosion
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Jaguar Xjs?
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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?
The MOT history for E229 XKY shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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