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K283 ECF

1993 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

136,092 mi
Last recorded136,092 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2022
Typical for 1993 Jaguar Xjs93,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK283 ECF
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2022 136,092 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 135,050 miles

Coil spring corroded both front & both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both front & both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 133,910 miles

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

Nearside head lamp cracked

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

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 22 Mar 2019 133,909 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded back of caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside head lamp cracked

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

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

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rears n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 132,187 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 132,187 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 131,211 miles

Front both front wheel bearings have slight play

Nearside Front head light has a stone chip and a crack

Rear number plate discoloured and distorted

both front and n/s/r tyres getting low

both outer mirrors loose

front pads 3-4000 left discs lipped

fuel filler cap seal starting to perish

Fail 1 Jul 2016 131,209 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Front both front wheel bearings have slight play

Nearside Front head light has a stone chip and a crack

Rear number plate discoloured and distorted

both front and n/s/r tyres getting low

both outer mirrors loose

fuel filler cap seal starting to perish

Pass 30 Jun 2015 120,811 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear seatbelt lock damaged

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 108,656 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Jul 2014 108,651 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 97,934 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

gear box mounting worn

Fail 17 Jul 2013 97,918 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion on front coil springs

front number plate cracked

Pass 1 May 2012 97,882 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 97,842 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 18 Jun 2009 92,012 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

N/S front brake starting to stick

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

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

Rear Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine oil low

Pass 18 Jun 2009 92,012 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

N/S front brake starting to stick

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

Rear Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine oil low

Pass 1 Jul 2008 90,183 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 88,968 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 86,329 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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K283 ECF is a 1993 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 K283 ECF, 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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K283 ECF is a 1993 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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