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E656 FRG

1988 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

96,401 mi
Last recorded96,401 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xjs73,675 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE656 FRG
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2021 96,401 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 96,307 miles

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

Nearside operation poor

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 96,076 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack mounting rubbers

Pass 31 Mar 2018 95,878 miles

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

Steering rack mounting bushes worn

Fail 26 Mar 2018 95,878 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint at rack (2.3.3b)

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

Steering rack mounting bushes worn

Pass 10 Feb 2017 95,662 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 95,082 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 94,947 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 94,917 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 94,879 miles

R clips missing from o/s rear caliper pins

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 29 Mar 2012 94,802 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2012 94,799 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 94,447 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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E656 FRG is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 E656 FRG, 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 E656 FRG registered?

E656 FRG is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 19 May 1988.

Is E656 FRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for E656 FRG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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