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E353 HCD

1988 Jaguar Xjs

White Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

70,763 mi
Last recorded70,763 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xjs73,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE353 HCD
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2022 70,763 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 70,757 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 70,748 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 70,743 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2018 70,743 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 70,733 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 70,707 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 70,694 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 70,694 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 70,686 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 70,655 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 70,655 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 70,619 miles

oil leak from oil cooler

Pass 9 Sep 2010 70,604 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 70,522 miles

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2008 70,499 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 70,499 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 70,459 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 70,402 miles

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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E353 HCD is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs in White with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E353 HCD, 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 E353 HCD registered?

E353 HCD is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 23 June 1988.

Is E353 HCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for E353 HCD shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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