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E424 FRS

1988 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

74,162 mi
Last recorded74,162 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xjs73,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE424 FRS
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2022 74,162 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 74,087 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 74,043 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 73,990 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 73,917 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 73,917 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 73,287 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 73,067 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 72,270 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 72,114 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 71,420 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 71,242 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2005 70,736 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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E424 FRS is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 E424 FRS, 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

How do I check the history of E424 FRS?

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What year was E424 FRS registered?

E424 FRS is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 July 1988.

Is E424 FRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for E424 FRS shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E424 FRS have outstanding finance?

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