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E659 AKU

1988 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,236 mi
Last recorded37,236 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2014
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xjs73,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE659 AKU
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2014 37,236 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 27 Mar 2013 36,610 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

offside front inner sill corroded but not within a prescribed area

Pass 27 Mar 2013 36,610 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

offside front inner sill corroded but not within a prescribed area

Pass 14 Dec 2011 36,603 miles

handbrake travel

ns front upper ball joint boot split

ns rear arm bush worn

Pass 4 Oct 2010 36,270 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion to front coil springs

Pass 29 Sep 2009 35,645 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 Oct 2008 34,647 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2007 33,669 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 33,668 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 32,778 miles

heavy surface corrosion ono/s and n/s sill edges

unable to assess floof and chassis due to heavy under seal

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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E659 AKU is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E659 AKU, 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 E659 AKU registered?

E659 AKU is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 6 January 1988.

Is E659 AKU safe to buy?

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