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E639 CMJ

1988 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

75,765 mi
Last recorded75,765 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xjs73,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE639 CMJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 75,765 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 75,266 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 75,268 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 75,266 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 75,183 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 74,990 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 74,755 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 74,468 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 73,736 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 72,793 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 71,992 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 71,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

rear brakes binding slightly

rear differential has a minor fluid leak

steering rack attachment bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

transmission fluid minor leak

Pass 7 May 2014 71,631 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

rear brakes binding slightly

rear differential has a minor fluid leak

steering rack attachment bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

transmission fluid minor leak

Pass 16 Jul 2012 71,162 miles

STEERING RACK BUSHES HAVE WEAR BOTH SIDES

Pass 28 Apr 2010 70,046 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front fog light not working

Pass 13 Apr 2007 70,018 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 69,681 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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E639 CMJ is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 E639 CMJ, 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 E639 CMJ registered?

E639 CMJ is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 9 March 1988.

Is E639 CMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E639 CMJ shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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