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E799 YYD

1988 Jaguar Xjs

Grey Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,032 mi
Last recorded49,032 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xjs73,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE799 YYD
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 7 Oct 2025 49,032 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox and rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin slight binding on ns r brakes (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 42,049 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 41,888 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 41,231 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 40,041 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 39,782 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 39,736 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox and rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 39,680 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 39,590 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 39,448 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 May 2015 39,086 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 38,831 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 38,749 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 38,701 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 38,626 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 38,522 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 38,408 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 38,192 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 38,096 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 38,027 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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E799 YYD is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs in Grey with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E799 YYD, 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 E799 YYD registered?

E799 YYD is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 18 June 1988.

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