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A4 TMG

1988 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,215 mi
Last recorded80,215 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xjs73,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 TMG
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 24 Jul 2025 80,215 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 80,174 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 79,728 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 79,002 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 78,326 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 78,022 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 77,726 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 77,475 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 76,679 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 76,475 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 75,800 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 75,098 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 74,856 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 74,576 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 74,043 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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A4 TMG is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A4 TMG, 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 A4 TMG registered?

A4 TMG is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 2 August 1988.

Is A4 TMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A4 TMG shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A4 TMG have outstanding finance?

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