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E888 CTA

1990 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,096 mi
Last recorded94,096 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2009
Typical for 1990 Jaguar Xj108,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE888 CTA
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2009 94,096 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in both the nearside and offside rear suspension.

Fail 23 Jul 2009 94,091 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in both the nearside and offside rear suspension.

Fail 7 Apr 2008 83,506 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

bonnet hinge nountigs corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 7 Apr 2008 83,506 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

bonnet hinge nountigs corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 3 May 2007 79,502 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 78,456 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?

Based on 909,077 MOT tests across 81,250 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
3,561
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
81,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,485
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,052
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 12,020
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,165
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 10,319
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E888 CTA is a 1990 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1990 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 108,780 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 Xj fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,485 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E888 CTA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xj typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 36 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E888 CTA registered?

E888 CTA is a 1990 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 24 January 1990.

Is E888 CTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E888 CTA shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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