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E474 ERR

1988 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

56,853 mi
Last recorded56,853 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xjs73,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE474 ERR
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 56,853 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 56,815 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 56,789 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 56,639 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 56,427 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 56,425 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 56,224 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front, offside front, nearside rear, offside rear (all on outer side wall) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 56,216 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front, offside front, nearside rear, offside rear (all on outer side wall) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2008 56,158 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 55,874 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 55,874 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 55,085 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 19 Sep 2006 55,077 miles

Front Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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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E474 ERR 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 61.5%.

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 E474 ERR, 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 E474 ERR registered?

E474 ERR is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E474 ERR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E474 ERR shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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