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E338 MYK

1988 Jaguar Xjs

Grey Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

137,342 mi
Last recorded137,342 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xjs73,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE338 MYK
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 137,342 miles

Coil spring corroded all four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced hole in floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion on front and rear axle

Fail 19 Nov 2024 137,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced hole in floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion on front and rear axle

Pass 5 Dec 2023 137,168 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 136,605 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 135,981 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/side outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 135,981 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/side outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2021

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2021

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 134,729 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/side outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/side outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to middle of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Trim becoming insecure on n/side of rear bumper

Pass 2 Oct 2019 132,719 miles

Central Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 126,829 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 123,513 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 120,794 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 116,912 miles

Rear handbrake pads low

Pass 25 Sep 2014 112,298 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 109,596 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 109,590 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Mar 2012 109,563 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

wiper assembly lifting in an upwards direction when operated

Pass 18 Mar 2011 107,494 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 107,494 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 12 Mar 2010 107,089 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 107,089 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 105,483 miles

Nearside Rear Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 105,483 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 104,234 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 103,273 miles

Both number plate lamps not in good working order but light output not severly reduced

Exhaust emission Hydrocarbon content HIGH i.e 1037 ppm (Max.1200 ppm)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 100,745 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 100,745 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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E338 MYK is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs in Grey with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E338 MYK, 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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E338 MYK is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 22 April 1988.

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