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E96 KGV

1988 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

110,602 mi
Last recorded110,602 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xjs73,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE96 KGV
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 110,602 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 110,479 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front suspension arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

gearbox mount worn

steering rack bushes soft

Pass 4 Apr 2022 110,111 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 109,297 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 108,851 miles

Light rust under vehicle

Pass 15 May 2018 108,799 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 108,623 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 108,584 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 108,584 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 108,310 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 107,711 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 106,727 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 106,727 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 105,182 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both rear tyres slightly cracking

Pass 21 Apr 2011 103,665 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 1 Jul 2010 102,551 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 100,994 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 99,310 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 99,308 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2007 97,380 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 95,302 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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E96 KGV is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc 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 E96 KGV, 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 E96 KGV registered?

E96 KGV is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 30 March 1988.

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