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E347 LYU

1988 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,837 mi
Last recorded122,837 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2011
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xjs73,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE347 LYU
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2011 122,837 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 120,827 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 120,813 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

power steering rack slightly damp.

Pass 5 Dec 2009 120,210 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 119,554 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 119,503 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 116,889 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 116,889 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

BOTH FRONT BUMP STOP BROKEN

PLAY IN N/S/F/ & O/S/F/

n/s/f/FLOOR PAN CORRODED

Pass 23 Nov 2005 113,658 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2005 113,613 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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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E347 LYU is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc 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 E347 LYU, 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 E347 LYU registered?

E347 LYU is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 10 February 1988.

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