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E8 XJS

1993 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

164,940 mi
Last recorded164,940 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1993 Jaguar Xjs93,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE8 XJS
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 30 Jul 2025 164,940 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 164,935 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 164,927 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 164,911 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 164,895 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 164,887 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 164,876 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 164,866 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 164,844 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 164,770 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 164,725 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 164,657 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 164,611 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 164,397 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 164,350 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 164,010 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 163,374 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 160,109 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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E8 XJS 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 100%.

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 E8 XJS, 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

How do I check the history of E8 XJS?

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What year was E8 XJS registered?

E8 XJS is a 1993 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is E8 XJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for E8 XJS shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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