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B16 APL

1988 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

90,456 mi
Last recorded90,456 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xjs73,675 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 APL
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 90,456 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 88,361 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 85,752 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 82,519 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 82,519 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 80,373 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 79,746 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both front jacking points (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 77,341 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 72,608 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 67,583 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 62,902 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 60,234 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 60,133 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 59,659 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 59,216 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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B16 APL is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 B16 APL, 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 B16 APL registered?

B16 APL is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 15 January 1988.

Is B16 APL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B16 APL shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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