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E899 UNW

1988 Jaguar Xjs

Green Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

65,522 mi
Last recorded65,522 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2020
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xjs73,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE899 UNW
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2020 65,522 miles

vehicle covered with under seal

Fail 7 Feb 2020 65,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings both mounting bushes (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear exhaust clamp missing

underside of vehicle heavily coated with corrosion inhibitor not allowing full examination of suspension and body

Pass 14 Jun 2017 64,309 miles

all four tyres showing wear

general body corrosion

offside rear exhaust silencer clamp missing

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in steering column universal joint

Pass 18 May 2016 59,411 miles

Both front tyres showing slight wear

Exhaust back box clamps corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Underbody of vehicle showing slight corrosion

Pass 9 Jun 2015 57,337 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

general underbody corrosion

rear exhaust clamps corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2014 53,504 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear exhaust silencer clamps corroded

general corrosion

Pass 21 May 2013 50,368 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

general corrosion to underside

offside front steering rack mounting bush showing wear

Pass 22 May 2012 48,673 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

general corrosion on underside

Pass 24 May 2011 46,580 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

general corrosion on underside

Fail 18 May 2011 46,554 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

general corrosion on underside

Pass 21 May 2010 45,072 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 42,848 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 42,826 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

o/s steering rack mounting rubber slight play - advise replacement

Pass 21 Apr 2008 40,528 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

movement on steering rack mounting rubbers - advise replacement

Pass 23 Apr 2007 38,456 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 36,725 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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E899 UNW is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs in Green with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 E899 UNW, 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 E899 UNW registered?

E899 UNW is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 9 February 1988.

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