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B3 BGG

1988 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,989 mi
Last recorded20,989 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xjs73,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 BGG
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 2 Feb 2026 20,989 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 20,911 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 20,848 miles

all tyres have perished side walls

Pass 8 Aug 2013 20,793 miles

all road tyres perished side walls

Pass 6 Aug 2012 20,749 miles

all road tyres starting to perish

Pass 9 Aug 2011 20,671 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 20,487 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 20,435 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 20,336 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 19,891 miles

both front wheels binding on slightly, play in steering rack mounting bushes

Pass 10 Aug 2006 19,631 miles

steering rack mounting bushes are worn

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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B3 BGG is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 B3 BGG, 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 B3 BGG registered?

B3 BGG is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is B3 BGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for B3 BGG shows 11 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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