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E45 RNH

1988 Jaguar Xjs

Grey Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,490 mi
Last recorded75,490 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xjs73,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE45 RNH
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 75,490 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 75,291 miles

brake warning lamp illuminated

interior mirror missing

Fail 1 Mar 2024 75,289 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

brake warning lamp illuminated

interior mirror missing

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 RNH is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs in Grey with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RNH, 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 E45 RNH?

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What year was E45 RNH registered?

E45 RNH is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E45 RNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for E45 RNH shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E45 RNH have outstanding finance?

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