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E414 VFD

1988 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

35,866 mi
Last recorded35,866 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xjs73,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE414 VFD
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 35,866 miles

Power steering ram components slightly misaligned weeping/leaking on limit (2.1.5 (e) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 34,672 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 33,503 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 32,630 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 32,558 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 32,187 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2010 31,785 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 30,962 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 30,943 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2009 30,927 miles

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2006 30,749 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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E414 VFD is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc 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 E414 VFD, 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 E414 VFD registered?

E414 VFD is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 27 April 1988.

Is E414 VFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for E414 VFD 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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