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E40 KST

1988 Jaguar Xjs

Silver Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

103,313 mi
Last recorded103,313 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xjs73,675 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE40 KST
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 103,313 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 103,236 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 101,816 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

OIL LEAKING FROM ENGINE, GEARBOX AND REAR DIFFERENTIAL

Pass 20 Oct 2020 100,608 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 99,218 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 98,883 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 97,961 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 97,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 96,362 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 96,026 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 95,751 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2013 95,557 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2012 95,327 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing uneven

Fail 6 May 2011 95,072 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

front windscreen has tiny stone chips

rear diff oil leak

Pass 6 May 2011 95,072 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

front windscreen has tiny stone chips

rear diff oil leak

Pass 7 May 2010 94,664 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

front windscreen has tiny stone chips

rear diff oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2009 94,488 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

rear diff oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2008 94,190 miles

drivers s/belt startingto fraye

front /rear sus parts corroded

n/s/reart tyre starting to crack o/wall

play both front hubs

Fail 16 Apr 2008 94,175 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

drivers s/belt startingto fraye

front /rear sus parts corroded

n/s/reart tyre starting to crack o/wall

play both front hubs

Pass 30 Apr 2007 93,890 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 93,667 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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E40 KST is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs in Silver with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 E40 KST, 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 E40 KST registered?

E40 KST is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 April 1988.

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