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F349 NMX

1988 Jaguar Xjs

Silver Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

147,790 mi
Last recorded147,790 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2008
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xjs73,675 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF349 NMX
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2008 147,790 miles

both front lower suspension arm bushes worn

Fail 2 Sep 2008 147,790 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

both front lower suspension arm bushes worn

Pass 16 Aug 2007 143,403 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 143,376 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

body rusty /front springs rusty

Pass 9 Aug 2006 135,944 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 135,944 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Aug 2005 132,727 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2005 132,727 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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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F349 NMX is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs in Silver with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F349 NMX, 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 F349 NMX registered?

F349 NMX is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 9 August 1988.

Is F349 NMX safe to buy?

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