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A2 WHB

1988 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 2919cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,345 mi
Last recorded59,345 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xj90,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 WHB
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,919cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 24 Apr 2026 59,345 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 59,032 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight corrosion underbody

underseal applied underbody

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?

Based on 909,077 MOT tests across 81,250 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
3,561
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
81,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,485
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,052
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 12,020
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,165
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 10,319
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A2 WHB is a 1988 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 2,919cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1988 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 90,428 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xj fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,485 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A2 WHB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was A2 WHB registered?

A2 WHB is a 1988 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 7 December 1988.

Is A2 WHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 WHB shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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