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169 XJ

1993 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

144,381 mi
Last recorded144,381 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2019
Typical for 1993 Jaguar Xjs93,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration169 XJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2019 144,381 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 144,259 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 144,062 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 142,665 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 142,665 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 142,595 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 142,191 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

park brake performance low [just passes]

Pass 11 Jan 2012 136,947 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 132,069 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion in nearside floor to under sill

nearside hand brake efficiency would benefit from attention

Fail 21 Jan 2011 132,064 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion in nearside floor to under sill

Pass 4 Feb 2010 125,239 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 125,226 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 119,470 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 119,469 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 113,619 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 113,612 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2006 105,247 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 100,955 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xjs?

Based on 127,020 MOT tests across 12,009 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
540
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
12,009
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 5,735
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,722
brake binding 4,089
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,050
parking brake recording little or no effort 3,046
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169 XJ is a 1993 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1993 Jaguar Xjs models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 93,701 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xjs fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 5,735 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 169 XJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xjs typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 33 years old, this Jaguar Xjs is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 169 XJ registered?

169 XJ is a 1993 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is 169 XJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 169 XJ shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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