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E980 PEG

1988 Jaguar Xjs

Green Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

54,923 mi
Last recorded54,923 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2024
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xjs73,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE980 PEG
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2024 54,923 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 54,768 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 54,567 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 53,390 miles

Nearside Front tyre smooth on inner edge

Offside Front tyre smooth on inner edge

Fail 10 Mar 2021 53,385 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre smooth on inner edge

Offside Front tyre smooth on inner edge

Pass 29 Jan 2020 52,814 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 51,611 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 51,357 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 51,058 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 48,450 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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E980 PEG is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs in Green with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 E980 PEG, 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 E980 PEG registered?

E980 PEG is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 27 April 1988.

Is E980 PEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for E980 PEG shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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