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E333 NML

1988 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2022
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

18,821 mi
Last recorded18,821 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xjs73,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE333 NML
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2026 18,821 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both shocks (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both shocks (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 18,816 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush front (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush rear (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush front (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush rear (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 18,759 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 18,582 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 18,457 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 18,370 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 18,247 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 18,049 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 17,525 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 17,284 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 16,989 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 16,704 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 16,555 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 16,391 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 16,145 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 15,961 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 2 Oct 2008 15,961 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 15,848 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 15,713 miles

diff oil leak

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Oct 2005 15,574 miles

Diff leaking oil

Engine leaking oil

Gearbox leaking oil

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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E333 NML is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 E333 NML, 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 E333 NML registered?

E333 NML is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 January 1988.

Is E333 NML safe to buy?

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