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E894 LBT

1988 Jaguar Xjs

Silver Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

29,865 mi
Last recorded29,865 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xjs73,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE894 LBT
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 29,865 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 29,856 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 29,844 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 29,690 miles

oil leaks on engine and gearbox

Fail 30 Sep 2011 29,690 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

oil leaks on engine and gearbox

Pass 6 Jul 2010 29,466 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2009 29,363 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 29,271 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 29,057 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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E894 LBT is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs in Silver with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 E894 LBT, 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 E894 LBT registered?

E894 LBT is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 8 June 1988.

Is E894 LBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for E894 LBT shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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