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E499 HFG

1988 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

116,194 mi
Last recorded116,194 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2013
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xjs73,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE499 HFG
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2013 116,194 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2013 116,050 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

o/s/f wheel bearing slighly noisy

Pass 24 Sep 2012 115,702 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Sep 2012 115,699 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Sep 2012 115,663 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brake warning light illuminated on dash but covered in black tape

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Slight play in lower steering column to rack universal joint

Pass 9 Sep 2011 114,612 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 112,848 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

ofside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 21 Aug 2009 111,736 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 111,034 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 109,946 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2007 109,943 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 109,169 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2005 108,011 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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E499 HFG is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 E499 HFG, 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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E499 HFG is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 25 July 1988.

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