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K821 DWN

1993 Jaguar Xjs

Silver Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

131,761 mi
Last recorded131,761 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 1993 Jaguar Xjs93,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK821 DWN
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 22 May 2018 131,761 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by anti roll bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

slight corrosion on front floor but not in a prescribed area

Pass 4 May 2017 131,012 miles

Offside Front bump stop detached

corrosion on front floor/inner sills not in a prescribed area

Fail 27 Apr 2017 130,982 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front bump stop detached

corrosion on front floor/inner sills not in a prescribed area

Pass 13 Nov 2015 130,065 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

slight corrosion on front floor

Pass 16 Apr 2014 129,847 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 May 2013 129,346 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 May 2013 129,344 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

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

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2013 129,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

front tyres ner limit

Pass 17 Feb 2012 128,528 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2012 128,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 126,413 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 126,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

all tyres near wear bars

front brake pads getting low

Pass 3 Nov 2009 123,019 miles

Both rear seat belt stalks abit catchy and stiff when locking belts in (But did work at time of test)

Both rear tyres near limits of tread wear and O/S/F tyre abit low on tread also

Front and rear suspension and brake components and subfrmes abit corroded

Front inner b/pads appear abit low

Front to rear fuel pipes abit corroded

GENERAL UNDERSIDE GETTING ABIT CORRODED IN PLACES

N/S dipped beam abit dim (Reflector abit deteriorated)

N/S/F FOG/SPOT light glass cracked

Rear inner sills/chassis areas abit corroded

Slight brake bind at both rear brakes

Slight corrosion at O/S/F inner chassis area

Fail 13 Oct 2009 123,017 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Both rear tyres nearing limits of tread wear

Exhaust abit corroded

Front and rear suspension and brake components getting abit corroded and subframes

Front inner b/pads appear low

Front to rear fuel pipes abit corroded slightly

GENERAL UNDERSIDE ABIT CORRODED IN PLACES

Inner sills/floor pan edges getting corroded abit

N/S dipped beam appeas abit dim (Reflector deteriorated)

N/S fog/spot light cracked

N/S/F metal b/pipe at callipar area getting abit corroded slightly

P/Brake lever travel abit long

Rear inner sills/chassis areas abit corroded

Slight corrosion at O/S/F inner chassis area

Pass 28 Feb 2008 121,263 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 116,623 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 116,623 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 112,559 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 112,559 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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K821 DWN is a 1993 Jaguar Xjs in Silver with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 K821 DWN, 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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K821 DWN is a 1993 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 30 March 1993.

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