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E714 UHB

1988 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

111,952 mi
Last recorded111,952 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xjs73,675 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE714 UHB
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 111,952 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 109,282 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 109,282 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 May 2016 108,014 miles

ALL suspension components corroded

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

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

Fail 4 May 2016 108,014 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ALL suspension components corroded

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2008 107,928 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

diff noisey

front subframe rusty

offside front subframe mount light tearing

slight judder on front brakes

Pass 29 Sep 2006 106,867 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 106,867 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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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E714 UHB is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 E714 UHB, 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 E714 UHB registered?

E714 UHB is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 25 May 1988.

Is E714 UHB safe to buy?

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