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E509 XUB

1988 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

38,768 mi
Last recorded38,768 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xjs73,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE509 XUB
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 38,768 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 12 May 2023 37,140 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 4 May 2023 37,118 miles

Emissions unable to be completed idle speed excessive (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 36,279 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 34,713 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 32,026 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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E509 XUB is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 E509 XUB, 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 E509 XUB registered?

E509 XUB is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E509 XUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E509 XUB shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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