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K55 XJS

1993 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

81,643 mi
Last recorded81,643 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Jaguar Xjs93,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK55 XJS
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 81,643 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2025 81,490 miles

Coil spring corroded All springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 80,705 miles

Nearside Front Caliper locking wire missing.

Offside Front Caliper locking wire missing.

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2023 80,143 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 78,850 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Slight corrosion nearside rear at prop tunnel ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (adjustment Req) (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 78,079 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded rear ()

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 78,011 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 77,537 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 76,645 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 75,806 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

some wear in steering rack mounting bushes

Fail 16 Jun 2017 75,806 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

some wear in steering rack mounting bushes

Pass 1 Jul 2016 75,045 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 74,191 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 73,271 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 72,764 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 72,744 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 72,741 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 72,592 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 71,840 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 70,796 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 68,135 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 66,128 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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K55 XJS is a 1993 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 K55 XJS, 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 K55 XJS registered?

K55 XJS is a 1993 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 28 June 1993.

Is K55 XJS safe to buy?

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