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F234 TLW

1988 Jaguar Xjs

Black Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

103,864 mi
Last recorded103,864 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2014
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xjs73,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF234 TLW
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2014 103,864 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 100,154 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 99,184 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 96,550 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight free play to nearside rear hub

Pass 22 Apr 2010 92,114 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 88,754 miles

Mixture Adjustment Not Working Correctly, Only Just Managed To Get Emmisons Through MOT Test

Fail 21 Feb 2006 88,752 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil cooler leaking badly

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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F234 TLW is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs in Black with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 F234 TLW, 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 F234 TLW registered?

F234 TLW is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is F234 TLW safe to buy?

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