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E485 MKV

1988 Jaguar Xjs

Brown Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,128 mi
Last recorded52,128 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xjs73,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE485 MKV
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1988
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 5 Sep 2025 52,128 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 51,775 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 51,342 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 50,513 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 49,691 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 49,175 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 48,409 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 48,301 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 47,917 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 47,293 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 45,599 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 44,673 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 44,462 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 42,978 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 37,991 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 36,033 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 31,103 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 30,995 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 30,195 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 29,192 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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E485 MKV is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs in Brown with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E485 MKV, 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

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What year was E485 MKV registered?

E485 MKV is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 18 May 1988.

Is E485 MKV safe to buy?

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