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F265 TLU

1988 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

52,873 mi
Last recorded52,873 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xjs73,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF265 TLU
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 52,873 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 52,689 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 51,995 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 51,940 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 51,131 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 49,812 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 49,799 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 49,797 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 49,384 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 48,601 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 47,691 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 45,289 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn low tread depth outer edge.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 30 May 2014 43,744 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 43,344 miles

Slight exhaust blow n/s exhaust manifold/joint

Pass 17 Apr 2012 42,984 miles

Rear shock absorbers weak

Suspect slight blow n/s exhaust manifold area.

Fail 11 Apr 2012 42,984 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

All shock absorbers weak

Suspect slight blow n/s exhaust manifold area.

Pass 19 Apr 2011 42,695 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 42,347 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 42,137 miles

Front brakes binding slightly

All shock absorbers slightly weak

Slight exhaust blow n/s down pipes

Pass 21 May 2007 42,048 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 41,782 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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F265 TLU is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 F265 TLU, 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 F265 TLU registered?

F265 TLU is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 24 October 1988.

Is F265 TLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F265 TLU shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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