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E82 MVC

1988 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

57,020 mi
Last recorded57,020 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xjs73,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE82 MVC
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 57,020 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 56,187 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 55,753 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 54,074 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 54,058 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 53,830 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 53,722 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 53,544 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 53,524 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

track rod end gaiters touching inner wheel rims

Pass 16 Aug 2014 53,346 miles

offside front tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 23 Aug 2013 52,735 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 52,165 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 52,109 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 51,664 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 51,328 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 57,291 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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E82 MVC is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 E82 MVC, 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 E82 MVC registered?

E82 MVC is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E82 MVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E82 MVC shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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