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E30 LEW

1988 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,703 mi
Last recorded119,703 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2023
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xjs73,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE30 LEW
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2023 119,703 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 119,684 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 119,609 miles

fan rubbing on fan cowl when reversing poss: gearbox mount

Pass 29 Aug 2018 119,546 miles

Nearside Front slight bind

Pass 31 Aug 2017 119,521 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 119,294 miles

front number plate damaged

offside rear fog lamp slightly dis-placed, nearside rear shows white light

Fail 27 Jul 2016 119,294 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner part of subframe against inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner part of subframe against inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear tyresperished

front number plate damaged

offside rear fog lamp slightly dis-placed, nearside rear shows white light

Fail 18 Jun 2015 118,961 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

all tyre side walls cracked

front number plate cracked

n/s/front tyre 1.6mm

Pass 18 Jun 2015 118,961 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all tyre side walls cracked

front number plate cracked

n/s/front tyre 1.6mm

Pass 22 Apr 2014 118,756 miles

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

front reg plate cracked

rust starting on n/s front outer sill

Fail 17 Apr 2014 118,745 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

front reg plate cracked

rust starting on n/s front outer sill

Pass 16 Apr 2013 118,525 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

front no plate cracked

front tyres worn on edeges

rust starting n/s sill floor area

Fail 19 Mar 2013 118,523 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front tyres worn on edges

oil leak engine area

rust starting n/s rear sill and floor area

Pass 13 May 2008 118,374 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 118,106 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 118,099 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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E30 LEW is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E30 LEW, 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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E30 LEW is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 January 1988.

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