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E726 YGD

1988 Jaguar Xjs

Silver Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

37,159 mi
Last recorded37,159 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xjs73,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE726 YGD
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 37,159 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 36,453 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 35,911 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 34,567 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 34,286 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 33,798 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 33,743 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 33,668 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 33,563 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 32,298 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 31,790 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 30,120 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 30,120 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 27,267 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 26,128 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 26,080 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 25,839 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2006 25,838 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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E726 YGD is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs in Silver with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 E726 YGD, 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 E726 YGD registered?

E726 YGD is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 February 1988.

Is E726 YGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for E726 YGD shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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