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F104 FBW

1988 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

41,783 mi
Last recorded41,783 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xjs73,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF104 FBW
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 41,783 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 40,985 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 39,958 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 39,210 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 38,111 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 37,890 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 37,761 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 36,077 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 34,724 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 31,961 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 29,750 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 25,778 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 22,810 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 20,389 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 18,399 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 15,524 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2011 15,524 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 12,381 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 12,381 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 11,189 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 10,819 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 10,597 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 8,781 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 8,490 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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F104 FBW is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 F104 FBW, 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 F104 FBW registered?

F104 FBW is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 7 September 1988.

Is F104 FBW safe to buy?

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