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E671 XEC

1988 Jaguar Xjs

Green Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

84,496 mi
Last recorded84,496 miles
Recorded on6 May 2022
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xjs73,675 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE671 XEC
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2022 84,496 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 84,257 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 84,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Mar 2018 84,107 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Mar 2017 83,513 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2016 83,510 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Nearside front and offside front jacking points (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2015 83,476 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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)

ALL tyre walls perishing

Full sills and suspension mountings starting to corrode

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

Oil leak

Offside frint inner tyre worn

Pass 3 Jun 2013 82,734 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 82,734 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 81,544 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 81,524 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2011 76,398 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 73,160 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 73,070 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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E671 XEC is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs in Green with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 E671 XEC, 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 E671 XEC registered?

E671 XEC is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 24 March 1988.

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