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E640 FEO

1988 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

85,247 mi
Last recorded85,247 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xjs73,675 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE640 FEO
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc
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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 85,247 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 84,894 miles

Underside of vehicle unsealed including fuel + brake pipes

Fail 30 Sep 2023 84,894 miles

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

Underside of vehicle unsealed including fuel + brake pipes

Pass 30 Sep 2022 83,185 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 81,286 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 81,268 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn stabiliser link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 79,708 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 79,679 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 78,014 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 75,287 miles

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective chrome deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 75,286 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective chrome deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 75,038 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 74,607 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2017 74,596 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + perishing (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + perishing (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 74,263 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 73,876 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2014 73,849 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

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)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 73,736 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 73,736 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 73,543 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 73,543 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 72,947 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 72,942 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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E640 FEO is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 E640 FEO, 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 E640 FEO registered?

E640 FEO is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E640 FEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for E640 FEO shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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