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F101 UOR

1988 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

60,149 mi
Last recorded60,149 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2012
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xjs73,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF101 UOR
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2012 60,149 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both headlamp aim patterns weak

both rear tyres deteriated

Fail 28 Mar 2012 60,149 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both headlamp aim patterns weak

both rear tyres deteriated

Pass 15 Mar 2011 59,313 miles

corrosion all underneath vehicle

corrosion hole to offside front part of lower sill assembly

engine oil leak

front and rear coil springs are badly corroded

nearside and offside inner steering rack ball joints have play

nearside and offside number plate bulbs are slightly dim

nearside headlamp assembly is slightly loose

offside front wheel bearing has play

play in steering rack bushes

Pass 24 Mar 2010 94,096 miles

Nearside rear trailing arm bush worn / incorrectly fitted

Oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2010 94,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear trailing arm bush worn / incorrectly fitted

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2009 92,807 miles

General corrosion all around vehicle - body - underside

Pass 11 Mar 2008 92,056 miles

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

hole under car rusty in places

rear brake application slightly uneven

rust in both rear sills

rust in both rear wheel arches

rust in both sill flangers

rust in o/s/r inner arch

some test items not visible

Fail 10 Mar 2008 92,056 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

hole under car rusty in places

rear brake application slightly uneven

rust in both rear sills

rust in both rear wheel arches

rust in both sill flangers

rust in o/s/r inner arch

some test items not visible

Pass 20 Mar 2007 91,091 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 89,452 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 89,452 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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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F101 UOR is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 F101 UOR, 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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F101 UOR is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 14 September 1988.

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