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E738 WCL

1988 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

101,431 mi
Last recorded101,431 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2024
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xjs73,675 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE738 WCL
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2024 101,431 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 101,285 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 101,276 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2017 101,040 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 100,938 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 100,420 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 100,282 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 99,884 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 99,435 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 99,339 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 99,223 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 98,563 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 98,192 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 98,192 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2005 98,165 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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E738 WCL is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 E738 WCL, 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 E738 WCL registered?

E738 WCL is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 July 1988.

Is E738 WCL safe to buy?

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