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E233 HJH

1988 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

95,183 mi
Last recorded95,183 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xjs73,675 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE233 HJH
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 95,183 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2026 95,183 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 94,941 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 94,658 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 94,208 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 93,565 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 92,227 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 91,215 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 88,988 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 87,570 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 86,513 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 86,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 85,442 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 84,790 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 84,297 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 83,591 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 82,321 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 81,615 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 81,039 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 80,248 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 80,248 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2005 80,157 miles

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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E233 HJH is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E233 HJH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E233 HJH registered?

E233 HJH is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 14 July 1988.

Is E233 HJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for E233 HJH shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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