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F258 VWK

1988 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,037 mi
Last recorded43,037 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xjs73,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF258 VWK
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 19 Feb 2026 43,037 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 42,998 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 42,919 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 42,808 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 42,774 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 42,726 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 42,585 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 42,546 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 42,465 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 42,270 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 41,982 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 41,840 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 41,688 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 41,646 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all tyres light cracking around sidewalls,cord/ply not visable.

Pass 8 Jun 2007 41,553 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 41,495 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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F258 VWK is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 F258 VWK, 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 F258 VWK registered?

F258 VWK is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 2 August 1988.

Is F258 VWK safe to buy?

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