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E999 NHV

1988 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

62,832 mi
Last recorded62,832 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xjs73,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE999 NHV
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 62,832 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 62,244 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 61,869 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 61,630 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 61,630 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure Bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 61,130 miles

Both rear (upper Rear subframe mounts starting to split)

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 60,728 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear reverse light

Pass 3 Oct 2019 60,526 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 60,080 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

fuel pipe has slight kink in metal fuel pipe

Pass 22 Sep 2017 59,681 miles

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

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

Offside slight kink in a metal fuel pipe

Pass 14 Sep 2016 57,997 miles

underside of car and all inner arches corrode but not holed

Pass 30 Sep 2015 57,593 miles

nearside front wheel arch loose

Fail 23 Sep 2015 57,593 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

nearside front wheel arch loose

Pass 11 Sep 2014 56,663 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 56,192 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 56,175 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 55,557 miles

nearside rear brake pads are worn more than the other side

Pass 4 Mar 2011 55,337 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 54,689 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 53,685 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 53,374 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 52,776 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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E999 NHV is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 E999 NHV, 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 E999 NHV registered?

E999 NHV is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 17 June 1988.

Is E999 NHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E999 NHV shows 22 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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