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K548 HBE

1993 Jaguar Xjs

White Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

129,372 mi
Last recorded129,372 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Jaguar Xjs93,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK548 HBE
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 129,372 miles
Fail 2 May 2026 129,345 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 127,400 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 126,847 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 126,051 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 125,804 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

offside rear inner wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2018 125,321 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 24 May 2017 124,061 miles

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

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

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2016 122,871 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded near cill

Pass 21 Apr 2015 120,621 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 119,456 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 117,390 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 115,865 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 114,645 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 114,633 miles

Nearside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

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

Offside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s & o/s front bump stops adrift

Pass 23 Oct 2009 110,309 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 110,300 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

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

Offside Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 106,948 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 106,938 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 101,142 miles

both front inner wings round shock absorber mounts corroded recommend repair

brake pipes corroded not all pipes visible at test

floorpan corroded covered in thick underseal

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 17 Oct 2007 101,132 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

both front inner wings round shock absorber mounts corroded recommend repair

brake pipes corroded not all pipes visible at test

floorpan corroded covered in thick underseal

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 11 Oct 2006 96,625 miles

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

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

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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K548 HBE is a 1993 Jaguar Xjs in White with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 K548 HBE, 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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K548 HBE is a 1993 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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