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E993 WKL

1988 Jaguar Xjs

Silver Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

110,654 mi
Last recorded110,654 miles
Recorded on1 May 2014
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xjs73,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE993 WKL
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 May 2014 110,654 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2012 110,248 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 110,175 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 110,175 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2008 109,299 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 108,167 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 108,167 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 105,957 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 105,957 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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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E993 WKL is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs in Silver with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 E993 WKL, 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 E993 WKL registered?

E993 WKL is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 5 February 1988.

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