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F462 BFK

1988 Jaguar Xjs

White Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,795 mi
Last recorded90,795 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2011
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xjs73,675 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF462 BFK
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2011 90,795 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

n/s/r rear tyre deteriorated but not showing ply or cords

Pass 18 Mar 2010 90,737 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f wheel shows signs off rubbing but not rubbing at time of test

Fail 23 Feb 2010 90,733 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

water pump leaking

Pass 13 Mar 2009 85,629 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 82,973 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 82,836 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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F462 BFK is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs in White with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 F462 BFK, 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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F462 BFK is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 12 October 1988.

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