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E458 EMJ

1988 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 2919cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

22,497 mi
Last recorded22,497 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2009
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xj90,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE458 EMJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,919cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2009 22,497 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 22,497 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 21 Jan 2008 17,900 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 17,900 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 11,057 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 11,057 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 5,994 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?

Based on 909,077 MOT tests across 81,250 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
3,561
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
81,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,485
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,052
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 12,020
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,165
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 10,319
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E458 EMJ is a 1988 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 2,919cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1988 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 90,428 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xj fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,485 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E458 EMJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xj typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 38 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E458 EMJ registered?

E458 EMJ is a 1988 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 May 1988.

Is E458 EMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E458 EMJ shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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