1987 Jaguar XJS 3.6L Petrol · E288 DTT
1987 Jaguar XJS (3.6L, petrol). First registered 29 Sept 1987. Recorded mileage 48,568 miles. MOT valid until 07 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XJS
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,568 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E288 DTT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/04/2026
- 48,568 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E288 DTT 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 1987 Jaguar Xjs (E288 DTT) between May 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 April 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: Suspension (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
E288 DTT Mileage History
- 03/05/202345,424 mi
- 12/02/202446,676 mi+1,252 mi
- 23/02/202446,676 mi
- 09/04/202547,932 mi+1,256 mi
- 09/04/202648,568 mi+636 mi
Average of roughly 1,071 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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