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K196 AKV

1993 Jaguar Xjs

Grey Petrol 5344cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

146,346 mi
Last recorded146,346 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 1993 Jaguar Xjs93,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK196 AKV
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,344cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 146,346 miles

underbody undersealed

Fail 29 Apr 2025 146,326 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 25 May 2022 146,292 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2021 146,268 miles

Emissions NOx sensor obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 146,109 miles

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

Offside Rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weekend

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 145,833 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2019 145,824 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 144,016 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill corroded passenger side front (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Suspected Body filler used within Suspension arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle heavily under sealed, resulting in unable to fully check brake and fuel lines.

Fail 18 Jul 2018 144,016 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Suspension arm corroded and likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill corroded passenger side front (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Suspected Body filler used within Suspension arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle heavily under sealed, resulting in unable to fully check brake and fuel lines.

Pass 26 Jul 2017 141,953 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 141,861 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 141,861 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 140,585 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 140,529 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 139,322 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 138,881 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 137,980 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 136,232 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 135,402 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 134,620 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 134,620 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 133,681 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 132,535 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2005 131,776 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2005 131,774 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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K196 AKV is a 1993 Jaguar Xjs in Grey with a 5,344cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 K196 AKV, 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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K196 AKV is a 1993 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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