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E822 LAC

1988 Jaguar Xjs

Bronze Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,985 mi
Last recorded67,985 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2020
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xjs73,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE822 LAC
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1988
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2020 67,985 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 67,981 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 67,967 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 67,396 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 66,859 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 62,566 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 62,022 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 62,022 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 61,564 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 60,989 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 60,893 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2009 60,870 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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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E822 LAC is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs in Bronze with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 E822 LAC, 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 E822 LAC registered?

E822 LAC is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 15 April 1988.

Is E822 LAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E822 LAC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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