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F459 OFJ

1988 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2021
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

87,952 mi
Last recorded87,952 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xjs73,675 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF459 OFJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2021 87,952 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill / inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective Loose bolting to manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner arch corroded

Rear Boot floor corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2020 87,951 miles

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

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 87,951 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 87,981 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 87,951 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 87,951 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 May 2009 87,781 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 May 2009 87,771 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 May 2008 87,707 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Both front coil springs badly corroded..

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight oil leak from power steering rack..

Slight play in both front wheel bearings & slightly noisey..

Pass 1 Aug 2007 87,608 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 87,608 miles

Nearside Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 87,607 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 87,607 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Radius arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s/f,o/s/f jack point and inner silles holed.n/s/f tyre tread surface cracks.

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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F459 OFJ is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 F459 OFJ, 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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F459 OFJ is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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