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E877 OCX

1988 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

128,439 mi
Last recorded128,439 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xjs73,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE877 OCX
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 128,439 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 128,000 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 127,406 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 127,043 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jun 2022 127,043 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases both banks and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect beam image kick off is to the right (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect beam image kick off is to the right (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 126,516 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 126,344 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 126,280 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 125,753 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 123,979 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering component damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 123,970 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 123,970 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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E877 OCX is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 E877 OCX, 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 E877 OCX registered?

E877 OCX is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 17 March 1988.

Is E877 OCX safe to buy?

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