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E536 TYJ

1988 Jaguar Xjs

Brown Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

50,003 mi
Last recorded50,003 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xjs73,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE536 TYJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1988
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 50,003 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 49,861 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 49,789 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 49,408 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 48,938 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 48,402 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 48,386 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 47,922 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 47,548 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 47,411 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 47,072 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 46,887 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 46,353 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 46,056 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 45,481 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 45,188 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 44,580 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 43,947 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 43,337 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 43,337 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear 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 3 Jul 2006 42,004 miles

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

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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E536 TYJ is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs in Brown with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 E536 TYJ, 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

How do I check the history of E536 TYJ?

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What year was E536 TYJ registered?

E536 TYJ is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 2 June 1988.

Is E536 TYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E536 TYJ shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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