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F485 FFJ

1988 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

56,675 mi
Last recorded56,675 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xjs73,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF485 FFJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 56,675 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 56,502 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 56,444 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 55,923 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 55,334 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 54,447 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 53,804 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 53,230 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 51,972 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 50,555 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 48,727 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 47,601 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2013 46,958 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 46,422 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 45,968 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 45,627 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 45,369 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 45,314 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2008 44,833 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 44,337 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 43,971 miles

all four tyres starting to perish.

Pass 1 Aug 2005 43,446 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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F485 FFJ is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 F485 FFJ, 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 F485 FFJ registered?

F485 FFJ is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is F485 FFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F485 FFJ shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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