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E705 PMH

1988 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2022
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

106,341 mi
Last recorded106,341 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xjs73,675 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE705 PMH
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2021 106,341 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Slight seepage from steering rack pinion

Fail 26 Nov 2021 106,336 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Slight seepage from steering rack pinion

Pass 16 Jul 2020 105,979 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack pinion seal (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 15 Jul 2020 105,975 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack pinion seal (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 105,910 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside handbrake low effeciency

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2017 105,779 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear diff leaking

Rear fuel pipe corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2017 105,772 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear diff leaking

Rear fuel pipe corroded

Fail 15 May 2017 105,755 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working Both. (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both. (8.2.3)

Front Oil leak ()

Overall under body corrosion.

Rear Fuel pipes corroded slightly.

Rear Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked. (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 105,705 miles

fuel pipes corroded

small leaks around front and rear of vehicle

Pass 25 Aug 2006 104,744 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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E705 PMH is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E705 PMH, 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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E705 PMH is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 May 1988.

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