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E584 VVP

1988 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

149,097 mi
Last recorded149,097 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xjs73,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE584 VVP
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 149,097 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear no reverse light

Pass 10 Apr 2025 146,761 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 144,910 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Park brake efficiency only just met at time of test, it would appear some adjustments or repairs are required.

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 143,632 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Various small seepages. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 143,486 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 23 May 2022 143,486 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 142,994 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 142,477 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 142,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 141,513 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 140,083 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 135,202 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 135,186 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Front Play in wheel bearing

Play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 19 Jul 2016 133,988 miles

Front Both Anti Roll Bar Drop Link Bushes Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement

Oil Leaks

Slight Play In Steering System

Pass 31 Jul 2015 133,487 miles

oil leaks.

Pass 31 Jul 2014 132,574 miles

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

wheel bearings front and rear have slight play

Fail 9 May 2014 132,536 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2013 131,438 miles

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

diff oil leak

Fail 9 May 2013 131,438 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

diff oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2012 128,600 miles

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

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 May 2011 126,941 miles

boot liner trim fitted preventing a full inspection of the rear suspension upper mounts

rear differential oil leak

unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully

unable to view the under bonnet fuel and brake lines fully

Pass 4 May 2010 125,916 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2009 123,270 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

diff oil leak

tested in damp conditions

Pass 15 May 2008 121,626 miles

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front hub slight play

Pass 24 Apr 2007 117,705 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear hubs slight play

Pass 5 May 2006 115,078 miles

both rear hubs slight play

oil leak

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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E584 VVP is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 E584 VVP, 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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E584 VVP is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 10 May 1988.

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