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E98 LBT

1987 Jaguar Xjs

Grey Lpg 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

149,658 mi
Last recorded149,658 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2018
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Xjs77,038 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE98 LBT
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2018 149,658 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 149,655 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 145,070 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 135,930 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 125,342 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 113,080 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 97,513 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 96,943 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 96,768 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 96,539 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 96,509 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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E98 LBT is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs in Grey with a 3,590cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1987 Jaguar Xjs models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 77,038 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 E98 LBT, 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 39 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 E98 LBT registered?

E98 LBT is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E98 LBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for E98 LBT shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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