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E775 NOW

1988 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,157 mi
Last recorded64,157 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2009
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xjs73,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE775 NOW
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2009 64,157 miles

All coil springs are corroded. Front subframe forward mountings are worn. Both front brakes are binding slightly. Nearside front top shock absorber top mounting bush is slightly worn and washer is loose but lock nuts are tight.

There is evidence of wear in the offside front upper and lower wishbone bushes but no excessive movement detected. Front suspension turrets are corroded but not excessively.

There is slight play in nearside and offside rear hub bearings.

Fail 30 Jun 2009 64,149 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

All coil springs are corroded. Front subframe forward mountings are worn. Both front brakes are binding slightly. Nearside front top shock absorber top mounting bush is slightly worn and washer is loose but lock nuts are tight.

There is evidence of wear in the offside front upper and lower wishbone bushes but no excessive movement detected. Front suspension turrets are corroded but not excessively.

There is slight play in nearside and offside rear hub bearings.

Pass 4 Dec 2006 64,087 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 64,087 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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E775 NOW is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E775 NOW, 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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E775 NOW is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 20 February 1988.

Is E775 NOW safe to buy?

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