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F171 AAH

1988 Jaguar Xjs

Green Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

39,570 mi
Last recorded39,570 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2022
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xjs73,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF171 AAH
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2022 39,570 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 39,495 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 39,494 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 May 2018 39,459 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 39,375 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 39,375 miles

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 39,021 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 38,867 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 37,803 miles

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 37,480 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 37,474 miles

DIFF PINION SLIGHT LEAK.

ENGINE/TRANS FLUID LEAKS.

FRONT COILS CORRODED.

SLIGHT WATER LEAK UNDERSIDE ALSO POSS CONNECTED DAMPNESS N/S UNDERSIDE FLUID METAL CONTAINER.

Pass 31 Aug 2011 37,243 miles

Battery insecure

Offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 31 Aug 2010 37,241 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 31 Aug 2010 37,241 miles

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

Front lower spoiler/splash pan metal strip insecure/corrosion damaged

Offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 18 Sep 2009 37,164 miles

o/s/f headlamp wiper n/w

Fail 17 Sep 2009 37,184 miles

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

o/s/f headlamp wiper n/w

Pass 2 Jul 2008 37,174 miles

oil leak

osr sill getting corroded

play in steering rack on limit at time of test

rear lower wishbone bushes slight play

rear trailing arm front bushes split and perished

rear tyres worn on edges near limit

Pass 2 Nov 2006 37,055 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 37,055 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

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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F171 AAH is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs in Green with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 F171 AAH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F171 AAH registered?

F171 AAH is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 16 November 1988.

Is F171 AAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for F171 AAH shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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