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E296 UWW

1988 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

60,320 mi
Last recorded60,320 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xjs73,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE296 UWW
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 60,320 miles

has slight corrosion under body and sills

Pass 2 Aug 2022 60,030 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 59,821 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 59,500 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 58,946 miles

slight rust on sills

Pass 17 Dec 2018 57,210 miles

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

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

slight rust on sills

Pass 20 Dec 2017 55,837 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 52,980 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 51,936 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 51,279 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 49,040 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 46,694 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 44,801 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 42,080 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 37,345 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 34,718 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 34,718 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Dec 2006 32,617 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2005 27,669 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 27,668 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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E296 UWW is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 E296 UWW, 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 E296 UWW registered?

E296 UWW is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 28 June 1988.

Is E296 UWW safe to buy?

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