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E865 BJA

1988 Jaguar Xjs

Grey Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2022
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,926 mi
Last recorded109,926 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2021
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xjs73,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE865 BJA
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2021 109,926 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 109,799 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Jul 2020 109,799 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jun 2019 109,369 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 108,520 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect x 2 shock (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect x 2 shocks (5.3.2 (b))

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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E865 BJA is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs in Grey with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E865 BJA, 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 E865 BJA registered?

E865 BJA is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 27 May 1988.

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