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PGV 8W

1988 Jaguar Xjr

Blue Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

34,220 mi
Last recorded34,220 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2015
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xjr64,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGV 8W
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2015 34,220 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 34,203 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel slight stiff to rotate

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper seat back not fully in all clips

Rear brake discs slight corrosion

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement gearbox (6.1.D.1a)

front tyres worn on inner edges

oil leak from engine

Pass 26 Sep 2014 34,190 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on inside shoulders

requires alignment

Pass 16 Sep 2013 34,057 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyres getting old

Pass 18 Sep 2012 33,986 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 33,932 miles

Slight blow offside front exhaust pipe

Fail 16 Sep 2011 33,932 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Slight blow offside front exhaust pipe

Pass 25 Sep 2010 33,848 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

body kit fitted to vehicle not allowing full inspection of both side outer body sils.

oil leaking from engine, gearbox and back axle.

rear brake dicsc scored and pitted

Pass 21 Sep 2009 33,703 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

body kit fitted to vehicle not allowing full inspection of both sides outer body sills

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrossion formed at nearside rear wheel arch section not considered to be excessive

imbalance at rear brakes it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 3 Sep 2008 33,630 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2007 33,470 miles

Oil leak

slight brake bind n/s front

Pass 25 Sep 2006 33,182 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xjr?

Based on 83,224 MOT tests across 6,293 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
2,952
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
6,293
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,708
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,269
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,231
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 997
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 918
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PGV 8W is a 1988 Jaguar Xjr in Blue with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1988 Jaguar Xjr models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 64,216 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xjr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,708 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PGV 8W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xjr typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 38 years old, this Jaguar Xjr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PGV 8W registered?

PGV 8W is a 1988 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 26 October 1988.

Is PGV 8W safe to buy?

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