1988 Jaguar XJS 5.3L Petrol · B29 AMS
1988 Jaguar XJS (5.3L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1988. Recorded mileage 42,933 miles. MOT valid until 23/07/2027. Taxed until 01/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XJS
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Birmingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/07/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/11/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 42,933 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 5.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 5343cc
B29 AMS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/07/2026
- 42,933 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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B29 AMS Mileage History
- 25/07/202341,500 mi
- 20/07/202441,804 mi+304 mi
- 21/07/202542,169 mi+365 mi
- 08/07/202642,856 mi+687 mi
- 14/07/202642,933 mi+77 mi
Average of roughly 482 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
B29 AMS 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 (B29 AMS) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
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