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E72 KCF

1988 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

52,376 mi
Last recorded52,376 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xjs73,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE72 KCF
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 52,376 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 52,215 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 52,130 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 52,025 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 51,914 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 51,644 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2021 51,644 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 51,527 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 51,275 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 51,175 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 8 May 2018 51,172 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2017 51,019 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2016 50,589 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 50,335 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 50,038 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 50,038 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 49,835 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 49,600 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 49,303 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil on steering rack

Slight play at both rear wheels

Pass 6 Apr 2010 48,797 miles

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 15 Dec 2008 48,454 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 48,449 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 47,909 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 47,414 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 46,741 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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E72 KCF is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 E72 KCF, 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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E72 KCF is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 20 June 1988.

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