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F12 XJS

1988 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,303 mi
Last recorded59,303 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xjs73,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF12 XJS
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 27 Jun 2025 59,303 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 59,014 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 58,680 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 58,104 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 57,765 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 57,705 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 57,628 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 57,373 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 57,322 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Apr 2008 57,306 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 57,204 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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F12 XJS 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 F12 XJS, 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

How do I check the history of F12 XJS?

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What year was F12 XJS registered?

F12 XJS is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 4 August 1988.

Is F12 XJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for F12 XJS 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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