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JAG 31Y

1993 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

110,471 mi
Last recorded110,471 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Jaguar Xjs93,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAG 31Y
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 110,471 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm in centre of tread but lower on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2.5mm in centre of tread and worn bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 110,471 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged Casing broken and part missing. (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm in centre of tread but lower on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2.5mm in centre of tread and worn bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 109,839 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Casing cracked. (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 109,838 miles

Brake valve leaking in line valve from master cylinder to rear brakes, (Fitted under bonnet) (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Casing cracked. (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 109,156 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2024 109,144 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Outer casing broken (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 108,274 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 107,661 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 107,661 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 107,491 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 107,437 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 106,359 miles

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Differential oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Hole in lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 103,064 miles

Central Rear Oil leak Axle oil ()

Front Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 100,570 miles

Centre Front Oil leak Engine oil ()

Centre Rear Oil leak Axle oil ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Sidewalls cracking due to age (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Sidewalls cracking due to age (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 100,570 miles

Centre Front Oil leak Engine oil ()

Centre Rear Oil leak Axle oil ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Sidewalls cracking due to age (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Sidewalls cracking due to age (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 96,516 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 93,701 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 93,701 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 91,504 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 89,658 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 88,451 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 87,116 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 84,555 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 84,419 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 84,419 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 82,682 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 81,992 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyres wearing inner edges

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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JAG 31Y is a 1993 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JAG 31Y, 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 JAG 31Y registered?

JAG 31Y is a 1993 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 16 September 1993.

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