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K198 LHP

1993 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

127,215 mi
Last recorded127,215 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 1993 Jaguar Xjs93,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK198 LHP
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 127,215 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 127,087 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 127,087 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 123,744 miles

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

Nearside Front corrosion to floor panel

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2021 123,742 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front corrosion to floor panel

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 123,687 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp functioning incorrectly (1.1.10 (g))

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

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

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

all seat belt buckles outer casings missing

corrosion to nearside front floor area

Fail 9 Sep 2020 123,663 miles

Nearside Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp functioning incorrectly (1.1.10 (g))

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

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

all seat belt buckles outer casings missing

corrosion to nearside front floor area

Pass 5 Apr 2019 123,008 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 123,008 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 122,394 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 121,286 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 116,794 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 111,405 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 108,259 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 106,678 miles

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

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

Slight blow from exhaust front pipe

Slight oil leak from rear differential near rear brake discs & pads

Pass 16 Mar 2011 104,886 miles

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

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

Slight blow from exhaust dpwn pipe

Slight leak from rear differential near rear discs & pads

Pass 25 Mar 2010 103,636 miles

slight blow from down pipe exhaust

some corrosion on o/s/f and n/s/f to caliper brake pipes

some diff fluid leaking near inboard pads and discs

Pass 20 Mar 2009 102,505 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2009 102,495 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 101,766 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 101,766 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 100,806 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 96,936 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 96,936 miles

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

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

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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K198 LHP is a 1993 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 K198 LHP, 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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K198 LHP is a 1993 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 5 July 1993.

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