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E385 CGN

1988 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,019 mi
Last recorded84,019 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2010
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xjs73,675 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE385 CGN
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2010 84,019 miles

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

both front wheel bearings have slight free play

corrosion around n/s front jacking point

transmition fluid leaking

Pass 7 Feb 2009 82,242 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2009 82,217 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Both rear wheelarches corroded but not considered excessive.

Slight surface corrosion on offside front outer body sill.

Pass 9 Jan 2008 81,061 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 80,729 miles

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

Front number plate cracked.

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)

Slight corrosion on n/s/r wheel arch.

Slight play in steering rack rubber bushes.

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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E385 CGN is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E385 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 E385 CGN registered?

E385 CGN is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 2 June 1988.

Is E385 CGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for E385 CGN shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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