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A2 JAG

1988 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

42,169 mi
Last recorded42,169 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xjs73,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 JAG
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 42,169 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 41,804 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 41,500 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 41,485 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 41,150 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 41,140 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective output not reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective output not reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 40,937 miles
Pass 28 May 2018 40,212 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 39,916 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 38,798 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 38,771 miles

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

oil leak from oil cooler

Pass 13 Jun 2014 37,964 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 37,883 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 37,263 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 37,254 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 36,534 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 35,465 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 34,519 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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A2 JAG is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 A2 JAG, 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 A2 JAG registered?

A2 JAG is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is A2 JAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 JAG shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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