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F422 CEY

1988 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,909 mi
Last recorded73,909 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2024
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xjs73,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF422 CEY
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2024 73,909 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 73,491 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 73,489 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2020 73,001 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

n/s/f bump stop insecure

Fail 8 Dec 2020 73,001 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

n/s/f bump stop insecure

Pass 9 Mar 2017 72,988 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 72,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2015 72,988 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 72,988 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 72,571 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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F422 CEY is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F422 CEY, 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 F422 CEY registered?

F422 CEY is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 17 October 1988.

Is F422 CEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F422 CEY shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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