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F51 OYT

1988 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

69,304 mi
Last recorded69,304 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xjs73,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF51 OYT
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 69,304 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Tyres inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 May 2025 69,302 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear both tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 14 May 2024 69,295 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 69,282 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 69,073 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 69,056 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 68,992 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 68,630 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 68,186 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 67,569 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 66,723 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 66,119 miles

Nearside indicator telltale light has a fault, but audible warning working

Nearside rear exhaust is knocking on chassis.

Pass 12 Jul 2013 65,926 miles

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

both rear tyres 2mm inner edges

slight play in rear gearbox mount

Pass 6 Jul 2012 65,739 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 65,642 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 65,026 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 64,356 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 22 Aug 2008 64,355 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc cracked (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 May 2008 64,240 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 63,325 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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F51 OYT is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 F51 OYT, 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 F51 OYT registered?

F51 OYT is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 5 October 1988.

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