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B7 AGU

1988 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

29,111 mi
Last recorded29,111 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xjs73,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 AGU
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 29,111 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2026 29,111 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 29,056 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 27,539 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 27,539 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake excessively binding all four wheels (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Aug 2013 27,331 miles

Copious amounts of corrosion on underbody and bodywork

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 27,331 miles

Copious amounts of corrosion on underbody and bodywork

Pass 6 Aug 2012 26,893 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 26,513 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 26,063 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 25,545 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 25,096 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 24,717 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 24,374 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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B7 AGU is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 B7 AGU, 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 B7 AGU registered?

B7 AGU is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 14 September 1988.

Is B7 AGU safe to buy?

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