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F24 XJS

1993 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

143,799 mi
Last recorded143,799 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Jaguar Xjs93,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF24 XJS
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 143,799 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 143,130 miles

front inner pads worn thin

slight engine oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2023 141,759 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 140,294 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 137,609 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 134,550 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 133,937 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 133,514 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 133,171 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 133,170 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 32,766 miles

offside rear tyre low

Pass 2 Apr 2015 132,433 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 32,431 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 131,737 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 130,299 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 129,106 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 22 Mar 2012 129,068 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 127,470 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 May 2010 126,287 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

inner edge of o/s front tyre worn

Fail 18 May 2010 126,286 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

inner edge of o/s front tyre worn

spring washers fitted in place of locking wire on front caliper bolts

Pass 23 May 2009 125,456 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 124,687 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 123,077 miles

damage to headlamp

Pass 12 Jul 2006 119,502 miles

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

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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F24 XJS 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 83.3%.

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 F24 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.

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What year was F24 XJS registered?

F24 XJS is a 1993 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is F24 XJS safe to buy?

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