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E290 FRO

1988 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

55,998 mi
Last recorded55,998 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xjs73,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE290 FRO
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 55,998 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 55,982 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 55,803 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 55,751 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 55,631 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 55,411 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 55,047 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 54,347 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 52,250 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 May 2017 52,250 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 May 2016 49,996 miles

Rear tyre valves perished

oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2014 46,786 miles

cracking to both rear tyres

Pass 10 Jun 2013 46,387 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 45,649 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 45,159 miles

ns outer sill corroding

Pass 29 Jun 2010 93,180 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 93,074 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 93,074 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 93,074 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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E290 FRO is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 E290 FRO, 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 E290 FRO registered?

E290 FRO is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 February 1988.

Is E290 FRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for E290 FRO shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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