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F479 HWJ

1988 Jaguar Xjs

Green Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

81,884 mi
Last recorded81,884 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xjs73,675 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF479 HWJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 81,884 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 80,765 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 77,410 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 76,587 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 76,432 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 76,350 miles

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

water pump leaking

Fail 22 Jun 2016 76,350 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split fluid leaking from gaiter (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

water pump leaking

Pass 1 Jul 2008 74,840 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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F479 HWJ is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs in Green with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 F479 HWJ, 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 F479 HWJ registered?

F479 HWJ is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F479 HWJ safe to buy?

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