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K488 MEJ

1992 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

73,362 mi
Last recorded73,362 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2016
Typical for 1992 Jaguar Xjs90,655 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK488 MEJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2016 73,362 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both sides sills and floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 72,334 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 70,692 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 68,476 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 68,476 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 66,544 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 63,236 miles

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

Offside Front 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 16 Aug 2011 63,226 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 57,870 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 51,495 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 44,437 miles

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside and offside front anti-roll bar link bushes slightly deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

nearside front tyre worn close to the wear marker

offside rear brake discs slightly scored and pitted

Pass 13 Aug 2007 38,953 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

rear pads worn.

Pass 11 Aug 2006 38,138 miles

slight play in steering rack bushes

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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K488 MEJ is a 1992 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1992 Jaguar Xjs models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 90,655 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 K488 MEJ, 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 34 years old, this Jaguar Xjs is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K488 MEJ registered?

K488 MEJ is a 1992 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K488 MEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for K488 MEJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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