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E371 CGN

1988 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,266 mi
Last recorded61,266 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xjs73,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE371 CGN
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 25 Jun 2025 61,266 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 60,881 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 58,949 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 58,605 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear exhaust mount missing.

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 51,115 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil rear shock (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Sep 2015 48,499 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play ON LIMITS (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 48,111 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 48,056 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 47,966 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 46,074 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 45,836 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 45,787 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 45,724 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 45,479 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 44,433 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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E371 CGN is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E371 CGN, 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 E371 CGN registered?

E371 CGN is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 22 April 1988.

Is E371 CGN safe to buy?

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