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E429 JLX

1988 Jaguar Xjs

Green Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,270 mi
Last recorded72,270 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2016
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xjs73,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE429 JLX
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2016 72,270 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 72,245 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 72,238 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 72,233 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 72,046 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 71,375 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 70,451 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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E429 JLX is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs in Green with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 E429 JLX, 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 E429 JLX registered?

E429 JLX is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 15 April 1988.

Is E429 JLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E429 JLX shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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