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304 EXE

1993 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,841 mi
Last recorded110,841 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1993 Jaguar Xjs93,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration304 EXE
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 110,841 miles

Nearside Rear Inner sill has slight corrosion

Nearside Rear Outer sill has slight corrosion

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play very slight play, both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2025 110,839 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner sill has slight corrosion

Nearside Rear Outer sill has slight corrosion

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play very slight play, both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 110,108 miles

rear tyres over ten years old

steering rack has a slight oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2022 109,385 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 109,382 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split on ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 108,032 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear tyres ten years old

Pass 23 Oct 2020 105,990 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 105,175 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 104,580 miles

oil leak from rear diff oil seals

Pass 9 May 2017 103,410 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 101,302 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit in centre (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 May 2015 99,464 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 99,446 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 8 May 2014 97,585 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2014 97,579 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 94,127 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

movement in both steering rack rubber mounts

Pass 13 Sep 2012 93,414 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 93,412 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 90,575 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 90,574 miles

Front Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 89,069 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 88,088 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 84,750 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Passenger wing mirror bit loose

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Transmission mount worn

Fail 6 May 2010 84,747 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Passenger wing mirror bit loose

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Transmission mount worn

Pass 16 Apr 2009 81,514 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 81,186 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 80,766 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 79,959 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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304 EXE is a 1993 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 304 EXE, 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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304 EXE is a 1993 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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