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BIB 2905

1988 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

91,119 mi
Last recorded91,119 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xjs73,675 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIB 2905
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 91,119 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 90,820 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 89,889 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 88,658 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 88,648 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 88,560 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 Jul 2020 88,559 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 88,425 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 88,105 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 88,104 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 87,709 miles

Front intercooler pipes oil leak

Rear axle slight oil leak

both front tyres cracking/perrishing on outer walls

Pass 9 Jun 2016 86,664 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracked and perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 85,517 miles

slight engine oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2014 84,766 miles

o/s front sub frame bush starting to deteriorate

Pass 27 Jun 2013 84,036 miles

eng/gbox oil leaks

Fail 26 Jun 2013 84,035 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

eng/gbox oil leaks

Fail 24 Jun 2013 83,985 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

nsf tyre wearing on outer edge advise wheel alignment check

Pass 20 Jun 2012 81,548 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering ram(s) has slight free play at anchorage (2.3.4c)

steering rack mounting bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 20 Jun 2011 80,466 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 80,466 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 79,433 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2009 79,005 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2008 76,537 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres wearing thin and perished

steering rack bushes worn

Pass 12 Jun 2007 73,420 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 69,465 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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BIB 2905 is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 BIB 2905, 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 BIB 2905 registered?

BIB 2905 is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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The MOT history for BIB 2905 shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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