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12 FSX

1988 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

80,652 mi
Last recorded80,652 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xjs73,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration12 FSX
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 80,652 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 80,603 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 80,464 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 80,201 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 79,935 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 79,899 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 79,837 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 79,628 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 79,246 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 75,611 miles

rear tyres in poor condition

Fail 30 Apr 2013 75,611 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear tyres in poor condition

Pass 5 May 2011 74,136 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

offside front seat loose on runners

Pass 24 May 2010 73,731 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 May 2010 73,726 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 May 2008 73,092 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 73,092 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 May 2007 71,664 miles

adv slight play in both front wheel bearin gs †advwiper blades splitting †adv rear inner wings corroding

Pass 13 Jul 2006 71,117 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 71,116 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering rack damp...........

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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12 FSX is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 12 FSX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 12 FSX registered?

12 FSX is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 March 1988.

Is 12 FSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 12 FSX shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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