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E328 NHX

1988 Jaguar Xjs

Black Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

26,313 mi
Last recorded26,313 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xjs73,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE328 NHX
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 26,313 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2026 26,313 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 26,302 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 26,166 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 25,975 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 25,954 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking To rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 25,812 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 25,213 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 25,064 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 24,954 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 24,775 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 24,474 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 23,954 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 23,594 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 23,811 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 23,759 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 23,528 miles

slight front brake imbalance

slight p.a.s rack oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2012 23,427 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 23,072 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 22,828 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 22,828 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

p.a.s pump damp

Pass 23 Apr 2009 22,487 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 22,310 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 21,864 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 21,675 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 21,675 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (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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E328 NHX is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs in Black with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 E328 NHX, 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 E328 NHX registered?

E328 NHX is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 24 June 1988.

Is E328 NHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E328 NHX shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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