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K778 YCW

1993 Jaguar Xjs

Green Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

99,779 mi
Last recorded99,779 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 1993 Jaguar Xjs93,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK778 YCW
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021 99,779 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 99,733 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 99,415 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 99,411 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 98,173 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 97,552 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 97,552 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal both side (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 95,440 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 95,440 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 5 Feb 2016 95,429 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault when service brake applied (3.4.1c)

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

drivers seat belt twisted

oil leak

steering rack rubber bushes have slight play

steering rack wet

Pass 23 Jan 2015 93,104 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 92,261 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 91,448 miles

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

steering rack insecure on rubber bush

Pass 16 Sep 2011 90,330 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Sep 2011 90,330 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 88,624 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 87,218 miles

advise closer inspection to power steering

Pass 10 Oct 2008 85,855 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 83,844 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 83,844 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 83,032 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2006 83,032 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

O/S/R tyre side wall perished.

Pass 18 Jun 2005 71,975 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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K778 YCW is a 1993 Jaguar Xjs in Green with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 K778 YCW, 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 K778 YCW registered?

K778 YCW is a 1993 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 7 May 1993.

Is K778 YCW safe to buy?

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