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E23 PPN

1988 Jaguar Xjs

Silver Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

86,238 mi
Last recorded86,238 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xjs73,675 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE23 PPN
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 86,238 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 85,319 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 85,058 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 84,452 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 83,968 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 83,528 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 83,019 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 81,817 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 79,574 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear marked behind heat shield (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 79,574 miles

Offside Front Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear marked behind heat shield (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 79,574 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked floor front of trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear marked behind heat shield (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Apr 2018 79,571 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2017 78,554 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear gearbox mount

Pass 16 Jul 2015 78,021 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 76,357 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 74,937 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2013 74,935 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2012 73,506 miles

oil leak

slight movement in both steering rack mountings

Pass 23 May 2009 71,353 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 71,086 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 71,086 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 May 2007 70,160 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 70,160 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 May 2006 67,296 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 67,286 miles

Nearside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear 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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E23 PPN is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs in Silver with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 E23 PPN, 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 E23 PPN registered?

E23 PPN is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 26 August 1988.

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