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J3 PKB

1993 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

102,465 mi
Last recorded102,465 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 1993 Jaguar Xjs93,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 PKB
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 102,465 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 102,413 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 102,139 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 101,934 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 101,911 miles

Brake pipes are corroded / covered in grease or other materials

Engine covers under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Oil leak in the engine bay area but not excessive

Rear subframe & all the suspension components are corroded & rubbers are perished

Fail 17 Nov 2021 101,899 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 101,893 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2020 101,891 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 101,736 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 101,726 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 100,507 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 100,393 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 100,393 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 100,228 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 100,127 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 100,127 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 100,183 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 100,160 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 99,515 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 99,340 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 98,963 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 97,910 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 97,907 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 94,361 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 91,836 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 88,420 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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J3 PKB is a 1993 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 J3 PKB, 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 J3 PKB registered?

J3 PKB is a 1993 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 24 March 1993.

Is J3 PKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J3 PKB shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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