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E316 GMY

1988 Jaguar Xjs

Green Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,633 mi
Last recorded61,633 miles
Recorded on22 May 2013
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xjs73,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE316 GMY
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 22 May 2013 61,633 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 58,554 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 57,156 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 May 2010 54,838 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 54,036 miles

engine oil leak / Power steering oil spillage

Pass 19 May 2008 53,824 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 53,168 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 52,079 miles

Coolant leak around water pump area.

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

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

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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E316 GMY is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs in Green with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E316 GMY, 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 E316 GMY registered?

E316 GMY is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 13 May 1988.

Is E316 GMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for E316 GMY shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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