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E757 GJN

1988 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

13,875 mi
Last recorded13,875 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xjs73,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE757 GJN
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 13,875 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 13,864 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 13,860 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits lamda 1.05 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 23 May 2023 13,830 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 13,765 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 13,714 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 13,569 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 13,412 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 13,156 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 12,987 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 12,571 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 12,394 miles

slight corrosion under vehicle

Pass 15 Apr 2013 12,006 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 11,756 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 11,578 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 11,378 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 86,574 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 10,989 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 22 May 2008 10,705 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 20 May 2008 10,699 miles

Nearside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 4 May 2007 10,610 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 10,298 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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E757 GJN is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 E757 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 E757 GJN registered?

E757 GJN is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 16 May 1988.

Is E757 GJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for E757 GJN shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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