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F401 MPF

1988 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

7,620 mi
Last recorded7,620 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2011
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xjs73,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF401 MPF
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2011 7,620 miles

o/s rear trailing arm getting weak

rear brakes binding

Fail 4 Jul 2011 7,619 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s rear trailing arm getting weak

rear brakes binding

Pass 16 Apr 2010 7,146 miles

all welding repairs on chassis member is coated with under seal

Fail 6 Mar 2010 7,113 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 6,668 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise tracking

Pass 21 Mar 2008 5,566 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 5,404 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Nov 2006 5,397 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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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F401 MPF is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 F401 MPF, 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 F401 MPF registered?

F401 MPF is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 26 August 1988.

Is F401 MPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for F401 MPF shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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