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E388 NHY

1988 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

118,530 mi
Last recorded118,530 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xjs73,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE388 NHY
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 2 Jul 2026 118,530 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coated in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage around rack joints (2.1.5 (a))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps main beam tell tail (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Front Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output tarnished (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rose joint bush worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output tarnished (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 116,833 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside spring seat areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))

general corrosion underbody

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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E388 NHY is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 E388 NHY, 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 E388 NHY registered?

E388 NHY is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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