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JEL 25

1994 Jaguar Xjs

Green Petrol 5993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

124,745 mi
Last recorded124,745 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 1994 Jaguar Xjs88,252 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJEL 25
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 124,745 miles

Front oil leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2025 124,745 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 124,014 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2021 124,014 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 123,413 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

underseal peeling off underbody

Fail 18 Jul 2018 123,413 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

underseal peeling off underbody

Pass 10 Oct 2016 122,042 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Oil leak ()

footbrake efficiency just met

h/brake efficiency just met

underseal peeling off underbody

Fail 10 Oct 2016 122,042 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

footbrake efficiency just met

h/brake efficiency just met

underseal peeling off underbody

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Fail 2 Mar 2013 122,031 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 122,031 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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JEL 25 is a 1994 Jaguar Xjs in Green with a 5,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 JEL 25, 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.

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What year was JEL 25 registered?

JEL 25 is a 1994 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 17 August 1994.

Is JEL 25 safe to buy?

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