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E948 TEW

1988 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

45,330 mi
Last recorded45,330 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xjs73,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE948 TEW
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 45,330 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 44,430 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 44,249 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 44,247 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak front (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 44,013 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 42,956 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 41,254 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 41,254 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 41,157 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2016 41,157 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 40,650 miles

o/s/f tyre aged cracking

Pass 9 Jun 2014 40,084 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 39,044 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 38,345 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 37,856 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 37,588 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 36,981 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 36,337 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 35,850 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 35,240 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 34,395 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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E948 TEW is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 E948 TEW, 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 E948 TEW registered?

E948 TEW is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 2 February 1988.

Is E948 TEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E948 TEW shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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