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K486 SBY

1993 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,010 mi
Last recorded101,010 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2023
Typical for 1993 Jaguar Xjs93,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK486 SBY
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2023 101,010 miles

Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 100,990 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis rail under rad chalked up (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill to floor chalked up (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 100,941 miles

Front Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under rad chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front fuel pipes rusty

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill to floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear under floor plated undersealed

Fail 9 Sep 2022 100,931 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under rad chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill to floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear under floor plated and undersealed

Pass 8 Oct 2020 100,681 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 100,623 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 100,503 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 100,317 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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K486 SBY is a 1993 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K486 SBY, 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 K486 SBY registered?

K486 SBY is a 1993 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 19 May 1993.

Is K486 SBY safe to buy?

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