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C12 VHE

1988 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,686 mi
Last recorded55,686 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xjs73,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC12 VHE
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 55,686 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 55,602 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 55,553 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 55,506 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 55,472 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2020 55,471 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 55,169 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 55,098 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 54,843 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 54,646 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 54,267 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 53,886 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2013 53,275 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 52,984 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 51,845 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 51,601 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 51,595 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Bonnet props inoperative

Engine overheating

Fail 23 Sep 2009 50,860 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 50,860 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2008 49,679 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 49,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Coolant leak

Pass 20 Mar 2007 47,967 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 47,967 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

steering system has a major oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2006 45,844 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 45,844 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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C12 VHE 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 80%.

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 C12 VHE, 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 C12 VHE registered?

C12 VHE is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 9 September 1988.

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