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E61 TEW

1988 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

36,812 mi
Last recorded36,812 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xjs73,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE61 TEW
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 36,812 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 36,253 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 35,995 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 35,917 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 35,917 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 34,930 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 33,949 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 33,819 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 33,719 miles

front brakes slightly binding

Pass 31 May 2017 33,567 miles

front brakes slightly binding

o/s rear brake slightly binding

Fail 18 May 2017 33,566 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering rack insecure rubber mounts worn out (2.2.B.1a)

front brakes slightly binding

o/s rear brake slightly binding

Pass 25 May 2016 33,453 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 33,216 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 33,216 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 May 2014 32,853 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 32,402 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 31,841 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Oil leak

offside wiper blade rubber slightly split but still clears windscreen

Pass 6 Mar 2008 31,837 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 31,832 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 31,801 miles

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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E61 TEW is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 E61 TEW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E61 TEW registered?

E61 TEW is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E61 TEW safe to buy?

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