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1988 Jaguar XJS 5.3L Petrol · E16 XJS

E16 XJS

1988 Jaguar XJS (5.3L, petrol). First registered 30/12/1988. Recorded mileage 41,479 miles. MOT valid until 07/04/2027.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 07/04/2027
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1988
Engine
5343cc

E16 XJS Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 08/04/2026
  • 41,479 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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E16 XJS Mileage History

  1. 31/03/202340,715 mi
  2. 07/03/202441,034 mi+319 mi
  3. 03/04/202541,368 mi+334 mi
  4. 03/04/202541,368 mi
  5. 08/04/202641,479 mi+111 mi

Average of roughly 253 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

E16 XJS MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 2 Jul 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Jaguar Xjs (E16 XJS) between March 2023 and April 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 08 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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