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E84 KDP

1988 Jaguar Xjs

Black Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

121,898 mi
Last recorded121,898 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xjs73,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE84 KDP
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 121,898 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 119,096 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil residue rear diff

Fail 5 Oct 2024 119,094 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth inner edge - on limit now (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil residue rear diff

Pass 6 Oct 2023 116,133 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

coolant leak

underside of vehicle coated in underseal

Pass 26 Sep 2022 115,361 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside is slightly lagging (1.2.1 (b) (i))

oil residue rear diff

Pass 24 Feb 2022 114,271 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perishing slightly (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive around engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive weeping around the rear diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 114,271 miles

Nearside Front Inner Headlamp not working on main beam Bad connection at bulb (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perishing slightly (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive around engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive weeping around the rear diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 112,647 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2021 112,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 110,389 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 108,859 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 108,356 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 107,982 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 104,666 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 101,475 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 99,210 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 98,652 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 95,652 miles

nearside of windscreen cracked

play in nearside rear hub

slite play in offside front wheelbearing

Pass 27 Jan 2009 93,325 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

windscreen cracked passenger side

Pass 1 Feb 2008 92,044 miles

windscreen cracked outside zone b

Pass 16 Dec 2006 89,827 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 88,192 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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E84 KDP is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs in Black with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 E84 KDP, 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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What year was E84 KDP registered?

E84 KDP is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 July 1988.

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