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F246 YWY

1988 Jaguar Xjs

Green Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

83,899 mi
Last recorded83,899 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xjs73,675 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF246 YWY
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 83,899 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack and hoses (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 May 2018 82,795 miles

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack and pipes (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 81,182 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Coil spring bump stop insecure

Oil leak ()

Slight lift in steering column

Slight movement in steering rack mountings

Pass 18 Dec 2015 79,676 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 79,676 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 77,492 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 77,427 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 77,023 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 76,744 miles

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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F246 YWY is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs in Green with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 F246 YWY, 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 F246 YWY registered?

F246 YWY is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 16 September 1988.

Is F246 YWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F246 YWY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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