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K170 SLX

1993 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,437 mi
Last recorded108,437 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 1993 Jaguar Xjs93,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK170 SLX
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2021 108,437 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Parking brake lever missing (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2007 106,838 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 106,836 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Exhaust system loose at front.

Pass 7 Dec 2006 105,158 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 98,628 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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K170 SLX is a 1993 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K170 SLX, 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 K170 SLX registered?

K170 SLX is a 1993 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 30 March 1993.

Is K170 SLX safe to buy?

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