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E960 LCW

1988 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,303 mi
Last recorded126,303 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xjs73,675 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE960 LCW
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 126,303 miles

front no. plate cracked

Pass 3 Aug 2016 125,820 miles

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

front no. plate cracked

fuel pipes rusty

steering rack bushes slight movement

Pass 6 May 2015 124,579 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front no. plate cracked

fuel pipes rusty

Pass 4 Apr 2014 123,925 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 123,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 122,372 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 122,342 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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E960 LCW is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E960 LCW, 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 E960 LCW registered?

E960 LCW is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 18 March 1988.

Is E960 LCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E960 LCW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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