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F35 RTM

1988 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

69,647 mi
Last recorded69,647 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xjs73,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF35 RTM
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 69,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

slight petrol pipe corrosion

Pass 30 May 2019 69,647 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2018 69,647 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 69,647 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 69,647 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 69,647 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 May 2015 69,647 miles

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 69,647 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 69,647 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 69,647 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Fail 2 Jul 2007 69,585 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

1.o/s headlight glass damaged †2.rear trailing arm bushes startingto perish †3.front coil springs corroded †4.rear tyres very close to wear bars †5.n/s inner sill starting to corrode †6.engine oil leak and rear diff leaking

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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F35 RTM is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 F35 RTM, 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 F35 RTM registered?

F35 RTM is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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