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E652 XUA

1988 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

99,529 mi
Last recorded99,529 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xjs73,675 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE652 XUA
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 99,529 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 99,517 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 99,493 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 99,472 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 99,287 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 99,245 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 99,213 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 99,142 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 99,057 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 98,887 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 98,882 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil front one of two (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 98,230 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 98,035 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 97,561 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 5 May 2010 97,091 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 97,091 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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E652 XUA is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 E652 XUA, 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 E652 XUA registered?

E652 XUA is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 15 April 1988.

Is E652 XUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E652 XUA shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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