1988 Jaguar XJ 2.9L Petrol · MNS 4
1988 Jaguar XJ (2.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 1988. Recorded mileage 30,187 miles. MOT valid until 04 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XJ
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 30,187 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MNS 4 Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/05/2026
- 30,187 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (26 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MNS 4 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Jaguar Xj (MNS 4) between October 2006 and May 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (26 issues), Brakes (16 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 64 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened holed near to antiroll bar mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”.
MNS 4 Mileage History
- 12/10/200629,582 mi
- 05/11/200729,875 mi+293 mi
- 07/11/200830,175 mi+300 mi
- 30/11/200930,406 mi+231 mi
- 24/01/201130,656 mi+250 mi
- 30/04/201231,029 mi+373 mi
- 23/05/201331,210 mi+181 mi
- 28/07/201431,531 mi+321 mi
- 01/08/201431,531 mi
- 12/08/201529,144 mi-2,387 mi
- 16/08/201629,549 mi+405 mi
- 05/05/202630,180 mi+631 mi
- 06/05/202630,187 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 31 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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