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E858 VEP

1988 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

48,381 mi
Last recorded48,381 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xjs73,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE858 VEP
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2016 48,381 miles

Some corrosion on front to rear metal fuel pipes

Fail 1 Mar 2016 48,381 miles

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

Some corrosion on front to rear metal fuel pipes

Pass 23 Mar 2015 47,432 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front tyres wearing on edges

slight rust on os sill and front floors

Pass 25 Mar 2014 45,633 miles

Drivers seatbelt worn

Floor and chassis sections undersealed

Handbrake travel requires attention

Headlamp aim on lowest permitable limit

Minor movement in offside front and both rear wheel bearings

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

Rear brake operation requires attention (Balance)

Rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Surface corrosion on front to rear metal fuel pipes

Pass 30 Oct 2012 43,684 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 40,983 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2011 40,983 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 40,955 miles

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

park brake long

Pass 22 Apr 2009 40,895 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 40,862 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 40,862 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 39,297 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 38,496 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 38,496 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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E858 VEP is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E858 VEP, 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 E858 VEP registered?

E858 VEP is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 16 June 1988.

Is E858 VEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E858 VEP shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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