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A20 CEF

1993 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,785 mi
Last recorded80,785 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 1993 Jaguar Xjs93,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 CEF
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 80,785 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all coil springs corroded

rear chassis corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2025 80,288 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle undersealed

Fail 28 Jan 2025 80,288 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle undersealed

Pass 31 Jan 2024 79,923 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front and rear suspension corrosion forming

Fail 26 Jan 2024 79,923 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front and rear suspension corrosion forming

Pass 27 Jan 2023 79,466 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front and rear suspension components surface corrosion forming

Pass 15 Nov 2021 78,813 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 76,655 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 75,699 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 75,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 74,125 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 72,500 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 71,060 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 69,193 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 67,765 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 66,300 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 64,614 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 62,955 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 61,388 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 60,047 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 58,044 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 56,557 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 54,133 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 51,795 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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A20 CEF is a 1993 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 A20 CEF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A20 CEF registered?

A20 CEF is a 1993 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 25 May 1993.

Is A20 CEF safe to buy?

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