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F140 PPY

1988 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

35,126 mi
Last recorded35,126 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xjs73,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF140 PPY
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 35,126 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front subframe starting to corrode offside

nearside and offside rear radius arm bushes starting to split but not considered excessive

Fail 23 May 2018 35,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front subframe starting to corrode offside

nearside and offside rear radius arm bushes starting to split but not considered excessive

Pass 23 May 2017 33,613 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 31,931 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 30,716 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 30,033 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 29,656 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 29,400 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 29,002 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 28,697 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 28,130 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 27,392 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 27,113 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 25 Sep 2007 27,113 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine oil leak

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside parking brake efficiency lower than nearside

Pass 19 Oct 2006 25,846 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 25,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 25,047 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 25,047 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake has little reserve travel

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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F140 PPY is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 F140 PPY, 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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F140 PPY is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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