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E363 MAB

1988 Jaguar Xjs

Green Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

18,693 mi
Last recorded18,693 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xjs73,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE363 MAB
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 18,693 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2026 18,693 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2026 18,693 miles

Brake warning device not identifying low pressure (1.1.4 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire THROTTLE BODY (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2017 18,675 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 18,599 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 18,293 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2015 18,293 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 17,970 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 17,868 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 17,417 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 17,417 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 May 2008 17,415 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 17,278 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2005 17,039 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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E363 MAB is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs in Green with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 E363 MAB, 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 E363 MAB registered?

E363 MAB is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 27 May 1988.

Is E363 MAB safe to buy?

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