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E913 NHY

1988 Jaguar Xjs

Black Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,532 mi
Last recorded101,532 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xjs73,675 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE913 NHY
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 101,532 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2026 101,531 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2026 101,505 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Mar 2026 101,502 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake locking device missing Locking wire (1.1.21 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 101,334 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 101,071 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 100,818 miles

Nearside Rear slight damage to outer bead rim

Pass 23 Nov 2018 99,708 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 97,380 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 93,495 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 93,495 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint exact oil leak not identifyed (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 91,379 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 90,219 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 90,099 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

offside inner main beam not working

Pass 30 Jul 2013 86,492 miles

all tyres waring on inner and outer edges

offside front outer headlamp damaged

offside outer sill surface rust

Pass 31 Jul 2012 82,774 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 77,212 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 68,445 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2009 61,680 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 52,315 miles

Coolant leak

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

all tyres in very poor perished condition

Pass 29 Jan 2008 52,315 miles

Coolant leak

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

all tyres in very poor perished condition

Pass 28 Apr 2006 52,042 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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E913 NHY is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs in Black with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 E913 NHY, 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 E913 NHY registered?

E913 NHY is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 9 May 1988.

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