1988 Jaguar XJS 5.3L Petrol · GJB 1
1988 Jaguar XJS (5.3L, petrol). First registered 12/05/1988. Recorded mileage 12,591 miles. MOT valid until 30/04/2027. Taxed until 01/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XJS
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/04/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 12,591 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
GJB 1 Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/04/2026
- 12,591 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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GJB 1 Mileage History
- 24/08/200611,192 mi
- 25/07/200811,325 mi+133 mi
- 25/07/200811,325 mi
- 24/07/200911,360 mi+35 mi
- 26/07/201011,498 mi+138 mi
- 16/07/201111,531 mi+33 mi
- 17/07/201211,642 mi+111 mi
- 29/04/201311,737 mi+95 mi
- 08/07/201411,774 mi+37 mi
- 02/07/201511,929 mi+155 mi
- 12/07/201711,980 mi+51 mi
- 02/07/201812,074 mi+94 mi
- 12/07/201812,116 mi+42 mi
- 05/07/201912,305 mi+189 mi
- 17/05/202112,376 mi+71 mi
- 15/06/202312,430 mi+54 mi
- 02/05/202512,448 mi+18 mi
- 15/04/202612,591 mi+143 mi
Average of roughly 71 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
GJB 1 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Jaguar Xjs (GJB 1) between August 2006 and April 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
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