JAGUAR XJ1988 · 3.6L PETROL

The roadworthiness of this vehicle is highly uncertain due to a complete lack of data for the past two decades. The last recorded test occurred in June 2007 at 88,193 miles, where the car narrowly passed after failing a test five days prior. Since there are no MOT entries beyond 2007, there is no evidence to confirm the current structural integrity or mechanical safety of the Jaguar. The maintenance trend is effectively stalled, leaving the state of all components entirely unknown. The vehicle shows extremely low mileage, averaging approximately 2,300 miles per year over its 38-year life. The gap between the June 2006 test at 87,845 miles and the 2007 test at 88,193 miles suggests the car sat stationary for long periods. Such low-use patterns in older vehicles often leads to the degradation of rubber components, seizing of brake calipers, and internal corrosion within fluid lines, which are not captured by low mileage figures alone. A physical inspection must prioritize the structural condition of the chassis and body mountings. The June 2007 failure highlighted excessive corrosion affecting the strength of the nearside and offside body within 30cm of the mountings. A buyer needs to check for deep rot in these areas, as well as inspect the state of the fuel and brake pipes which were already flagged as corroded during the final failure and subsequent pass. The mechanical and braking systems also require rigorous scrutiny. The 2007 record noted play in both front and rear wheel bearings and a braking system that barely met efficiency standards, alongside active oil and coolant leaks. Given the nineteen years since these reports, these issues have likely worsened or seals have perished. The exhaust system also requires checking for leaks, as multiple leaks were identified across the 2006 and 2007 tests.