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E788 VAW

1988 Jaguar Xjs

Grey Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

97,041 mi
Last recorded97,041 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xjs73,675 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE788 VAW
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 97,041 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 96,981 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 96,900 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 96,357 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2019 96,210 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 21 May 2018 95,890 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 95,138 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 94,249 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 93,152 miles

both rear tyres perished

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Sep 2013 92,070 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 92,057 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 31 May 2012 91,785 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 91,765 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 91,726 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2005 91,658 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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E788 VAW is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs in Grey with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 E788 VAW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E788 VAW registered?

E788 VAW is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 25 January 1988.

Is E788 VAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E788 VAW shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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