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E583 CPC

1988 Jaguar Xjs

Silver Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

89,939 mi
Last recorded89,939 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xjs73,675 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE583 CPC
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 89,939 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 89,939 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 89,940 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 89,939 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc locking device insecure nut loose on shaft to disc (3.5.1l)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear brake disc locking device insecure nut loose (3.5.1l)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 89,864 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 89,861 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 89,705 miles

corrosion on rear valance

offside rear silencer mount corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2012 89,705 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion on rear valance

offside rear silencer mount corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2009 88,440 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 88,440 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 59,919 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 879,955 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 86,888 miles

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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E583 CPC is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs in Silver with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 E583 CPC, 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 E583 CPC registered?

E583 CPC is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 15 March 1988.

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