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E351 ODE

1988 Jaguar Xjs

Beige Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

59,297 mi
Last recorded59,297 miles
Recorded on22 May 2009
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xjs73,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE351 ODE
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2009 59,297 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 59,297 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s/r exhaust mounting loose.

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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E351 ODE is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs in Beige with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E351 ODE, 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 E351 ODE registered?

E351 ODE is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1988.

Is E351 ODE safe to buy?

The MOT history for E351 ODE shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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