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E260 XKM

1988 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

110,598 mi
Last recorded110,598 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2009
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xjs73,675 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE260 XKM
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2009 110,598 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 107,732 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

parking brake efficiency barely sufficient and also reserve travel

Fail 30 Jul 2008 107,732 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

parking brake efficiency barely sufficient and also reserve travel

Pass 16 Nov 2007 107,121 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 107,121 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 106,095 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 106,095 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.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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E260 XKM is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 E260 XKM, 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 E260 XKM registered?

E260 XKM is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 3 March 1988.

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