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J12 DFA

1994 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

67,864 mi
Last recorded67,864 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Jaguar Xjs88,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ12 DFA
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 67,864 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 67,849 miles

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 67,174 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 67,170 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2023 66,178 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2023 66,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 65,027 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 64,077 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 62,871 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 59,495 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 55,423 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 50,295 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 46,751 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 41,626 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 39,495 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 39,887 miles

Various oil leaks from engine /gearbox and final drive

Pass 12 Apr 2011 39,217 miles

o/s/r tyre slightly perrished

steering rack bushers worn

Pass 14 Apr 2010 38,825 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 38,349 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 37,344 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 36,395 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 35,102 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 34,869 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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J12 DFA is a 1994 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1994 Jaguar Xjs models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 88,252 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 J12 DFA, 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 32 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 J12 DFA registered?

J12 DFA is a 1994 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 25 May 1994.

Is J12 DFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J12 DFA shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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