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E502 XKG

1988 Jaguar Xjs

Grey Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

106,446 mi
Last recorded106,446 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xjs73,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE502 XKG
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 106,446 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2025 106,446 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 106,394 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

slight movement top steering column bush/bearing

Fail 6 Sep 2022 106,316 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis to inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

movement in o/s rear driveshaft u/j

n/s rear sill to arch corroded

o/s inner wing corroded

o/s n/s rear body corroded

rack mountings worn

Pass 31 Jul 2020 106,306 miles

advise o/s n/s rear body corroded

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

advise movement in o/s rear u/j

advise o/s inner wing

Fail 25 Oct 2019 106,297 miles

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

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

o/s inner wing corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2018 106,236 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2018 106,235 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 105,823 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 May 2016 105,822 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/f floor pan corroded

slight noise o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 2 Jun 2015 105,567 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 May 2014 101,936 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 101,585 miles

showing signs of corrosion throughout the vehicle structure

Fail 20 Aug 2013 101,585 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 100,844 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 98,968 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 98,920 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil leak

offside front upper suspension ball joint gaiter split

Pass 23 Jun 2010 97,302 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 90,964 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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E502 XKG is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs in Grey with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 E502 XKG, 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 E502 XKG registered?

E502 XKG is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 13 May 1988.

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