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F427 KTN

1988 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5345cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

47,479 mi
Last recorded47,479 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xjs73,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF427 KTN
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,345cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 47,479 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 47,471 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 47,025 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 46,573 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 46,562 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both sills repaired undersealed

advise rear bushes

advise skirts fitted on sills

slight leak at power steeing

Pass 12 Mar 2013 46,043 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2013 46,043 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 46,023 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 45,588 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 45,367 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 44,154 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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F427 KTN is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,345cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 F427 KTN, 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 F427 KTN registered?

F427 KTN is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is F427 KTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for F427 KTN shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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