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E344 GAN

1988 Jaguar Xjs

Green Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

65,034 mi
Last recorded65,034 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2013
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xjs73,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE344 GAN
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2013 65,034 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 64,069 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 49,465 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 45,778 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2009 29,147 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 21,581 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 21,446 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 21,446 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 20,388 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 20,388 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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E344 GAN is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs in Green with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E344 GAN, 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 E344 GAN registered?

E344 GAN is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 3 February 1988.

Is E344 GAN safe to buy?

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