1988 Jaguar XJS 5.3L Petrol · F456 PHM
1988 Jaguar XJS (5.3L, petrol). First registered 09/09/1988. Recorded mileage 41,516 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XJS
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/05/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 41,516 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
F456 PHM Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/05/2025
- 41,516 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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F456 PHM Mileage History
- 24/08/200640,719 mi
- 25/06/201341,137 mi+418 mi
- 04/07/201341,140 mi+3 mi
- 15/07/201741,192 mi+52 mi
- 21/01/202041,204 mi+12 mi
- 12/05/202541,516 mi+312 mi
Average of roughly 43 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
F456 PHM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Jaguar Xjs (F456 PHM) between August 2006 and May 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 May 2025 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 (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)”; “Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”.
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