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F155 UVW

1988 Jaguar Xjs

Silver Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

83,957 mi
Last recorded83,957 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xjs73,675 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF155 UVW
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 83,957 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer sill cover fitted

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer sill cover fitted

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 83,853 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength closing sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

ns chassis rail corroded.

os & ns sill covers fitted.

Pass 1 Feb 2016 83,216 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 82,686 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 80,145 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2011 80,132 miles

All four rear coil springs corroded

Front coil springs corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2010 79,749 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 17 Jun 2010 79,745 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

ADVISED DAMAGE TO VEHICLE IF FRONT BRAKE TEST CARRIED OUT

ADVISED TO PRESENTER REAR BRAKES LOCKED ON DURING BRAKE TEST /BRAKES MAY OVER HEAT IF DRIVEN/LOSS OF BRAKES

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 79,324 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 78,975 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 78,722 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 78,524 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 78,523 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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F155 UVW is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs in Silver with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 F155 UVW, 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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F155 UVW is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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