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K199 BVU

1993 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

173,978 mi
Last recorded173,978 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1993 Jaguar Xjs93,701 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK199 BVU
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 173,978 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 173,733 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 172,196 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 May 2022 169,808 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 167,041 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 17 Apr 2021 167,041 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 166,446 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Diff Seals Weeping

Pass 10 May 2014 164,121 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 160,894 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 157,380 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 157,380 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 May 2011 152,999 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 150,322 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 147,557 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 147,557 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 145,081 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 141,290 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

petrol cap sealing ring starting to deteriorate

Fail 12 Apr 2007 141,281 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

petrol cap sealing ring starting to deteriorate

Fail 16 Jan 2007 140,770 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

plastic casing on drivers seat belt anchor detached

rear exhaust mounting brackets loose

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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K199 BVU is a 1993 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 K199 BVU, 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 K199 BVU registered?

K199 BVU is a 1993 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 January 1993.

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