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E8 YJS

1988 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

34,139 mi
Last recorded34,139 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xjs73,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE8 YJS
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 34,139 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 33,099 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 32,804 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 32,697 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 31,629 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 30,375 miles

Nearside Front mud flap loose

Pass 21 May 2019 29,859 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 29,830 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 28,914 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 28,455 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 28,291 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 27,502 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 27,228 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 26,856 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 26,856 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 26,625 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 25,884 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 24,904 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2005 24,904 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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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E8 YJS is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 E8 YJS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E8 YJS registered?

E8 YJS is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 June 1988.

Is E8 YJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for E8 YJS shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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