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E880 MAS

1988 Jaguar Xjs

Green Petrol 5300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2024
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,268 mi
Last recorded64,268 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2023
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xjs73,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE880 MAS
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,300cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2023 64,268 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour nearside and offside (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2022 64,248 miles

Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nearside and offside kick up to right (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

Rear Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Side repeater missing nearside and offside (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Steering column attachment defective lock ring loose not holding secure (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour nearside and offside (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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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E880 MAS is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs in Green with a 5,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E880 MAS, 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 E880 MAS registered?

E880 MAS is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 January 1988.

Is E880 MAS safe to buy?

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