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E789 MWP

1988 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,129 mi
Last recorded70,129 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xjs73,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE789 MWP
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 70,129 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 69,998 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 69,890 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 69,628 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 69,628 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 69,502 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From down pipes. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Various leaks from drivetrain. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 69,502 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted Locking wire missing. (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted Locking wire missing. (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From down pipes. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Various leaks from drivetrain. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 69,230 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 69,226 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Both rear suspension arms locking wire broken.

Pass 31 Oct 2019 69,010 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Various oil leaks/sweats from engine and drivetrain.

Pass 9 Oct 2018 68,635 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 68,450 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 67,879 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 67,867 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Heavily under-sealed underneath vehicle

Pass 22 Jul 2015 67,480 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 14 Jul 2015 67,462 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 14 May 2014 64,892 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 64,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Jun 2013 64,594 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 64,132 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 64,060 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 63,015 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 62,351 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 61,356 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 60,829 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 59,710 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 58,053 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2005 55,743 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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E789 MWP is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 E789 MWP, 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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E789 MWP is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 16 June 1988.

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