1984 Jaguar XJS 5.3L Petrol · A948 XWN

The Jaguar XJS presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 16 June 2025 at 88,919 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the prior test on 28 May 2024 at 88,850 miles also passed clean. Two consecutive annual tests with zero advisories indicate the vehicle has been maintained to a standard that satisfies current roadworthiness criteria. Recorded mileage sits at 88,919 against a 42-year lifespan, an average of roughly 2,117 miles per year. The odometer moved only 69 miles between the 2024 and 2025 tests, confirming extremely light recent use. Such low accumulation over four decades suggests long periods of storage, though the clean MOT record gives no evidence of neglect in the tested items. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake calipers, as prolonged standing promotes perished rubber and seized components that an MOT pass on a 69-mile sample will not expose. Structural corrosion around chassis rails and sills remains the principal risk on a 1984 unit body and warrants underside examination despite no advisory being raised. The absence of recurring faults means no worsening mechanical pattern exists in the data. Prospective owners should budget for fluid changes and a thorough check of the fuel and cooling systems given the low annual mileage rather than wear-driven consumable replacement.