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E850 LAC

1988 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

51,225 mi
Last recorded51,225 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2024
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xjs73,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE850 LAC
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2024 51,225 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Apr 2024 51,225 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 51,216 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement worn splitting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement worn splitting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 50,115 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 50,089 miles

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 50,074 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 50,067 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2017 50,034 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 50,034 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 50,028 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 49,912 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 49,883 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 49,757 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 49,746 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 49,649 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 49,350 miles

oil leak from front of engine

oil leak from rear of engine

play in n/s & o/s/r hub bearings

Pass 10 Nov 2009 49,052 miles

slight oil leaks from engine & rear diff

slight play in n/s/r hub

Pass 24 Oct 2008 48,755 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all metal brake pipes coated in underseal

Fail 24 Oct 2008 48,755 miles

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all metal brake pipes coated in underseal

Pass 26 Oct 2007 47,851 miles

boot area not checked properly due to trim

floor & rear inner valace,front & rear inner wheel arches corroding

Pass 30 Oct 2006 45,669 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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E850 LAC is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 E850 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.

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What year was E850 LAC registered?

E850 LAC is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 April 1988.

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The MOT history for E850 LAC shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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