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F20 TWR

1988 Jaguar Xjs

Black Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

506 mi
Last recorded506 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xjs73,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF20 TWR
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 506 miles

Mileage low due to new instrument cluster fitted

Small hole in offside sill

Fail 3 Sep 2024 506 miles

Mileage low due to new instrument cluster fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Small hole in offside sill

Pass 10 Mar 2021 123,107 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 122,780 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 122,191 miles

Front steering rack mount bushes slightly worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 8 Feb 2019 122,191 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Front steering rack mount bushes slightly worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 31 Jan 2018 122,082 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2016 121,637 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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F20 TWR is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs in Black with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F20 TWR, 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 F20 TWR registered?

F20 TWR is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is F20 TWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for F20 TWR shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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