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E539 UGK

1988 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,113 mi
Last recorded79,113 miles
Recorded on10 May 2013
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xjs73,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE539 UGK
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2013 79,113 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2013 79,112 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

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

light switch operation is adversley affecting dash display componants/ gauges

Fail 19 Jan 2012 79,099 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 20 May 2010 78,925 miles

Instrument illuminations inoperative

Pass 14 Apr 2009 78,232 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 78,026 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 75,866 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 73,748 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 71,733 miles

Slight oil leak possible hose from rear of hydraulic pump

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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E539 UGK is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E539 UGK, 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 E539 UGK registered?

E539 UGK is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E539 UGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for E539 UGK shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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