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E780 LYU

1988 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,802 mi
Last recorded79,802 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xjs73,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE780 LYU
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 79,802 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

general vehicle corrosion

Fail 23 May 2025 79,802 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Both bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner arch/sill corroded but outside of any prescribed area

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 79,323 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 79,177 miles

Central Rear Lower Fluid leak, but not excessive Differential weeping oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 79,045 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 113,786 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 112,993 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 112,989 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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E780 LYU is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E780 LYU, 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 E780 LYU registered?

E780 LYU is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 27 January 1988.

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