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J49 ONA

1993 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

154,989 mi
Last recorded154,989 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1993 Jaguar Xj109,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ49 ONA
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 154,989 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2024 153,794 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 153,794 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 May 2023 153,741 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 30 May 2023 153,741 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 153,675 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Dec 2020 153,285 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

steering rack bushes worn

Pass 5 Dec 2019 153,178 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and play in rack bushes ()

radiator support corroded and bushes worn

Pass 11 Dec 2018 152,810 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect damping weak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect damping weak (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

radiator support corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2017 152,205 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and mounts movement ()

front shock absorbers weak

n/s/f brake slight binding

radiator support corroded and mounts worn

Pass 21 Dec 2016 151,751 miles

Nearside Front brake slight binding

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and rack mounts worn ()

front shock absorbers weak

radiator support corroded and mountings worn

Pass 10 Dec 2015 150,454 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 149,360 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear propshaft coupling rubber perished

Pass 9 Dec 2013 148,404 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

rear propshaft rubber coupling split

Pass 4 Jan 2013 146,559 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2013 146,559 miles

Offside Rear Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 143,777 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust clamp bolts corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2010 140,830 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front section of nearside outer sill corroded not within prescribed area

Fail 14 Dec 2010 140,830 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front section of nearside outer sill corroded not within prescribed area

Pass 17 Dec 2009 137,982 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

n/s/f outer sill corroded

slight variation front brake discs

Pass 5 Dec 2008 134,167 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 130,244 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 126,160 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 122,805 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?

Based on 909,077 MOT tests across 81,250 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
3,561
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
81,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,485
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,052
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 12,020
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,165
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 10,319
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J49 ONA is a 1993 Jaguar Xj 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 Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 109,351 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xj fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,485 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J49 ONA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xj typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 33 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J49 ONA is a 1993 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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