1988 Jaguar XJS 3.6L Petrol · E747 GWC
1988 Jaguar XJS (3.6L, petrol). First registered 22/04/1988. Recorded mileage 88,314 miles. MOT valid until 01/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XJS
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,314 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 3590cc
E747 GWC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/06/2026
- 88,314 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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E747 GWC Mileage History
- 29/04/202487,465 mi
- 03/05/202487,480 mi+15 mi
- 29/05/202587,503 mi+23 mi
- 30/05/202688,304 mi+801 mi
- 03/06/202688,314 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 405 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
E747 GWC MOT History
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 (E747 GWC) between April 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 June 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: Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Steering (4 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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: “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”; “Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bo”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
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