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E577 MDG

1988 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

216,453 mi
Last recorded216,453 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xjs73,675 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE577 MDG
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 216,453 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 216,020 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive AT REAR AXLE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough AT RACK (2.1.1 (a))

Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH REAR HUBS (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2021 216,009 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive AT REAR AXLE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough AT RACK (2.1.1 (a))

Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH REAR HUBS (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 215,609 miles

Nearside PARKING BRAKE LOW

Pass 23 Aug 2018 213,999 miles

oil leak

Fail 5 Jul 2018 213,950 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Engine mounting excessively loose gear box mounting (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 21 Jun 2018 213,863 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower ball joint niyloc nut only just passed threads

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

front fog lamps staying on

parking brake low on both sides

warning light on dash,when brake applied

Pass 27 Jun 2016 213,804 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 213,798 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 212,681 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 212,429 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 211,921 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 211,100 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 211,100 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 210,624 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 210,624 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2006 209,597 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 209,549 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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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E577 MDG is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 E577 MDG, 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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E577 MDG is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 12 April 1988.

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