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E346 CTU

1988 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,296 mi
Last recorded44,296 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2018
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xjs73,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE346 CTU
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2018 44,296 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 44,295 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking Possibly steering rack??? (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2016 44,280 miles

Slight play in steering rack mounting rubbers

Fail 23 Nov 2016 44,280 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Slight play in steering rack mounting rubbers

Pass 3 Aug 2015 44,184 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 44,148 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 43,238 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 43,238 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 May 2011 43,101 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 42,545 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 41,903 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 41,893 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside and offside front headlamp reflectors fading

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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E346 CTU is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E346 CTU, 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 E346 CTU registered?

E346 CTU is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E346 CTU safe to buy?

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