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K494 ECY

1993 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

122,269 mi
Last recorded122,269 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 1993 Jaguar Xjs93,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK494 ECY
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2021 122,269 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn hub bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn hub bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 113,455 miles

UNDERNEATH SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION

Fail 27 May 2020 113,448 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2017 111,690 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 17 Mar 2017 111,689 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 104,581 miles

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion center off sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion center off sill (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 104,581 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion center off sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion center off sill (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 79,998 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 77,464 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 76,620 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 76,619 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2012 76,490 miles

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

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 75,960 miles

noted o/s/front floor corrosion

Pass 12 Dec 2007 75,033 miles

o/s/f floor pan slightly corroed

Fail 30 Nov 2007 75,032 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f floor pan slightly corroed

Pass 22 Dec 2006 74,001 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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K494 ECY is a 1993 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 K494 ECY, 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 K494 ECY registered?

K494 ECY is a 1993 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 8 July 1993.

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