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E26 XJS

1988 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

12,455 mi
Last recorded12,455 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xjs73,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE26 XJS
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 12,455 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 12,170 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 11,878 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2024 11,878 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 11,833 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 11,799 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 11,747 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 11,704 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 11,549 miles

bonnet hydrolic lifters dont hold the weight of the bonnet

Pass 25 Aug 2010 11,533 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 11,394 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 11,382 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 11,263 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 11,199 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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E26 XJS is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 E26 XJS, 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

How do I check the history of E26 XJS?

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What year was E26 XJS registered?

E26 XJS is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E26 XJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for E26 XJS shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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