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F283 BKM

1988 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

59,039 mi
Last recorded59,039 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xjs73,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF283 BKM
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 59,039 miles

advise surface corrosion to n/s and o/s rear floor to sill

Pass 2 Aug 2017 58,982 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 58,956 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 58,668 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

petrol cap seal starting to perish

slight play in steering rack mounting

Fail 11 Apr 2008 57,372 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2008 57,372 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2006 57,341 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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F283 BKM is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs in Red 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 F283 BKM, 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 F283 BKM registered?

F283 BKM is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F283 BKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for F283 BKM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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