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K229 PDY

1993 Jaguar Xjs

Silver Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

87,053 mi
Last recorded87,053 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Jaguar Xjs93,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK229 PDY
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 87,053 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 86,218 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2025 86,218 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 86,190 miles

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

radiator condition

steering rack mounting bushes slight wear

Pass 25 Aug 2022 86,045 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall slight damage

radiator condition

Pass 24 Aug 2021 86,027 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall slightly damaged

radiator poor condition

Pass 25 Aug 2020 86,021 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

handbrake effort

radiator very poor condition

rear brakes binding

Pass 19 Aug 2019 86,013 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

parking brake effort

radiator condition

Pass 13 Aug 2018 85,929 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

handbrake effort

radiator condition

rear brakes binding

rear discs condition

Pass 16 Aug 2017 85,850 miles

offside handbrake effort

offside rear brake slightly binding

radiator condition

rear brake discs rusted

Pass 9 Aug 2016 85,758 miles

offside rear brake effort

offside rear brake slightly binding

radiator condition

rear brake discs rusted

Pass 12 Aug 2015 85,565 miles

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 6 Aug 2014 85,074 miles

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 6 Aug 2013 85,055 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 84,818 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 84,703 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 84,104 miles

rear suspension bushes

washers

Fail 29 Jul 2010 84,104 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

rear suspension bushes

washers

Pass 20 Aug 2009 83,980 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 83,768 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 83,768 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 83,428 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front and rear subframes rusting

front springs and lower dishes rusting

front subframe mountings condition

radiator condition

rear floors rusting

Pass 21 Aug 2006 83,206 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 82,716 miles

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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K229 PDY is a 1993 Jaguar Xjs in Silver with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K229 PDY, 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 K229 PDY registered?

K229 PDY is a 1993 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K229 PDY safe to buy?

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