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J888 UAR

1993 Jaguar Xjs

Black Petrol 5344cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

123,733 mi
Last recorded123,733 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2015
Typical for 1993 Jaguar Xjs93,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ888 UAR
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,344cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2015 123,733 miles

all suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated.

n/s steering rack mount bush has slight play

Pass 23 Apr 2014 121,995 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2013 121,992 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both rear seat belts buckle covers damaged

Pass 21 May 2012 121,876 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 121,140 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Jun 2011 121,138 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2009 120,669 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside parking brake effort getting low

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear wheel slightly binding

Ring on nearside rear brake disc loose

Pass 21 May 2007 119,367 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside door mirror loose on it mounting point

nearside hand brake getting low in effort

Pass 26 Jan 2006 117,141 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

advise main beam switch not swichting over all the time

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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J888 UAR is a 1993 Jaguar Xjs in Black with a 5,344cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 J888 UAR, 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 J888 UAR registered?

J888 UAR is a 1993 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 3 March 1993.

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