1988 Jaguar XJS 5.3L Petrol · F131 SYE
1988 Jaguar XJS (5.3L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1988. Recorded mileage 54,139 miles. MOT expired on 03 May 2024.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XJS
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 May 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,139 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F131 SYE Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/05/2023
- 54,139 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F131 SYE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Jaguar Xjs (F131 SYE) between December 2007 and May 2023.
The record contains 11 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 05 May 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (12 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
F131 SYE Mileage History
- 14/12/200746,402 mi
- 22/11/200848,108 mi+1,706 mi
- 04/12/200952,299 mi+4,191 mi
- 25/01/201152,877 mi+578 mi
- 25/01/201152,877 mi
- 30/03/201252,908 mi+31 mi
- 07/03/201352,941 mi+33 mi
- 27/07/201853,039 mi+98 mi
- 10/08/201853,039 mi
- 19/11/201953,369 mi+330 mi
- 09/12/202053,707 mi+338 mi
- 01/02/202253,874 mi+167 mi
- 04/02/202253,875 mi+1 mi
- 26/04/202354,137 mi+262 mi
- 05/05/202354,139 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 503 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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