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K798 HHP

1993 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

57,847 mi
Last recorded57,847 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 1993 Jaguar Xjs93,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK798 HHP
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 57,847 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 57,678 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 4 May 2023 57,388 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Minor leak from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive G-box has slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 56,955 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 56,777 miles

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

rear differential oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2020 56,045 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2019 56,044 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Steering rack insecure mounting bushes (2.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil cooler pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 53,603 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 53,603 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 31 May 2017 53,499 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 53,137 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 52,738 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 52,738 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 49,532 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 48,873 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 47,772 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 46,670 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 45,576 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 45,211 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 43,525 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 41,845 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 40,485 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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K798 HHP 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 86.4%.

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 K798 HHP, 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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K798 HHP is a 1993 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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