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A12 HEB

1988 Jaguar Xjs

Silver Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

141,661 mi
Last recorded141,661 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xjs73,675 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 HEB
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 141,661 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt anchor cover damaged

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 141,660 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear seat belt anchor cover damaged

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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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A12 HEB is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs in Silver with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A12 HEB, 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 A12 HEB registered?

A12 HEB is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is A12 HEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 HEB shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A12 HEB have outstanding finance?

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