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E7 CWG

1988 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

109,660 mi
Last recorded109,660 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xjs73,675 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE7 CWG
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 109,660 miles

Nearside Inner sill corroded

Offside Inner sill corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2021 109,205 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both inner and outer sills have surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2021 109,205 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level caliper leaking (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

both inner and outer sills have surface corrosion

Pass 16 Oct 2019 109,140 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 107,961 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 104,134 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 103,601 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 101,849 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 99,949 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 98,175 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 94,430 miles

slight engine and steering oil leaks (not serious)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 93,783 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 92,717 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 91,800 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 89,675 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 89,088 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 86,492 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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E7 CWG is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 E7 CWG, 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 E7 CWG registered?

E7 CWG is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E7 CWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for E7 CWG shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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