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E409 MUW

1988 Jaguar Xjs

Green Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

76,977 mi
Last recorded76,977 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2015
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xjs73,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE409 MUW
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2015 76,977 miles

screen cracked nearside

wiper blades worn

Nearside Front floor/sill

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

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

both front sill closure plates corroded/holed

Fail 3 Nov 2015 76,977 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill closure plate (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill closure plate (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill/floor (5.2.6)

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

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

both front sill closure plates corroded/holed

nearside front floor/outer sill corroded/holed

screen cracked nearside

Pass 20 Nov 2014 76,377 miles

non standard exhaust fitted

wind screen cracked n/s/front

Pass 31 Jan 2014 73,748 miles

some corrosion n/s/front floor

Pass 11 Dec 2012 72,103 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 72,101 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 72,996 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 71,963 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn low inner edge

Pass 27 Oct 2007 70,252 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 9 Nov 2006 66,061 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 66,061 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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E409 MUW is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs in Green with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 E409 MUW, 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 E409 MUW registered?

E409 MUW is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 15 March 1988.

Is E409 MUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E409 MUW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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