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E45 MHY

1988 Jaguar Xjs

Silver Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

146,402 mi
Last recorded146,402 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xjs73,675 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE45 MHY
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 146,402 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

light corrosion on undercarriage

Fail 6 Nov 2018 146,401 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

light corrosion on undercarriage

Pass 9 Oct 2017 145,206 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 145,205 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust down pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 142,941 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 142,939 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 13 Apr 2015 138,139 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2013 134,184 miles

nearside front washer jet not working

Fail 31 Jul 2013 134,179 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 128,656 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 126,747 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 126,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

No "Headlight flash" working

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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E45 MHY is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs in Silver with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E45 MHY, 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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E45 MHY is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 4 May 1988.

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