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E542 CRJ

1988 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,139 mi
Last recorded97,139 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2010
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xjs73,675 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE542 CRJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2010 97,139 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 97,139 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 97,139 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Bonnet struts inoprative

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front discs may have high spots

Front tyres worn uneven

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside headlight reflector deteriorating

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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E542 CRJ is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 E542 CRJ, 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 E542 CRJ registered?

E542 CRJ is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E542 CRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E542 CRJ shows 3 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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