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E744 GJN

1988 Jaguar Xjs

Green Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

54,669 mi
Last recorded54,669 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xjs73,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE744 GJN
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 54,669 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 54,521 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 54,353 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 53,882 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 53,688 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 52,909 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 52,767 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 52,401 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 51,790 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 51,333 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 47,856 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 47,851 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Parking brake ratchet lever slight reserve travel

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

front Windscreen has chip to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A'

fuel cap seal starting to carck

rear brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 22 Oct 2012 45,493 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 39,466 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 35,824 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 35,824 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 35,087 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 34,985 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 34,899 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 34,891 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

heavy surface corrosion on front subframe and suspension components

slight damage to nearside rear trailing arm front mounting

surface corrosion taking place lower offside rear wheel arch and lower rear quarter panel

surface corrosion taking place on rear suspension components

Pass 4 May 2006 34,721 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

surface corrosion taking place on front cross member and all suspension components

Fail 3 May 2006 34,719 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

surface corrosion taking place on front suspension components and cross member

surface corrosion taking place on rear suspension components

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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E744 GJN is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs in Green with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 E744 GJN, 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 E744 GJN registered?

E744 GJN is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 5 May 1988.

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