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E696 AKR

1988 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

81,827 mi
Last recorded81,827 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xjs73,675 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE696 AKR
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 81,827 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 81,259 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 81,106 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 80,912 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 80,812 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 80,557 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 80,351 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 80,351 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 79,767 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 79,461 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 79,392 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 75,805 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 75,805 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 72,129 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 72,109 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 3 Dec 2013 72,062 miles

Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 69,876 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 69,854 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 66,630 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s outer sill panel slightly corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2007 66,615 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 66,591 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 5 Aug 2006 66,546 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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E696 AKR is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 E696 AKR, 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 E696 AKR registered?

E696 AKR is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E696 AKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E696 AKR shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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