CarVerify

Free Car Check

F509 DFR

1988 Jaguar Xjs

Green Petrol 5343cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,308 mi
Last recorded75,308 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xjs73,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Jaguar
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationF509 DFR
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 75,308 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 75,281 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 75,250 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 75,250 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 75,218 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 75,212 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 75,212 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front bump stop loose

corrosion at various points on sills and wheel arches

Fail 10 May 2018 75,212 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill section in rear wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings center floor section close to seat belt anchorage point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill section in rear wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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
Full Jaguar Xjs reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

F509 DFR is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs in Green with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F509 DFR, 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

How do I check the history of F509 DFR?

You can check the full history of F509 DFR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was F509 DFR registered?

F509 DFR is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 9 September 1988.

Is F509 DFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for F509 DFR shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F509 DFR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on F509 DFR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.