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K890 HBE

1993 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

90,509 mi
Last recorded90,509 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Jaguar Xjs93,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK890 HBE
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 90,509 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 90,440 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 90,411 miles

Both sides inner sill slightly corroded

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 90,395 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 disks surface rust corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 90,306 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect rear facing shock (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 89,703 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 88,888 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 88,588 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 87,770 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 84,384 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 84,384 miles

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 1 May 2015 82,379 miles

offside front tyre worn on edge

offside rear tyre worn to legal limit and deteriorating

Pass 31 Mar 2014 81,999 miles

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

offside headlamp glass damaged

offside rear floor section corroding

Pass 2 May 2013 81,400 miles

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

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

offside headlamp glass damaged

Pass 11 May 2012 80,784 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front to rear fuel lines corroding

nearside sill corroding

offside front headlamp lense damaged

offside front sill corroding

offside rear tyre deteriorating

offside rear tyre worn to legal limit

Pass 20 Apr 2011 80,194 miles

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

offside front inner wing corroding

offside headlamp glass cracked

Fail 18 Apr 2011 80,194 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

offside front inner wing corroding

offside headlamp glass cracked

Pass 5 May 2010 79,826 miles

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

fuel pipes corroding

nearside and offside unner wings corroding

offside headlamp glass cracked

offside headlamp pattern dim

offside outer sill corroding

Pass 6 Apr 2009 79,581 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

fuel pipes corroding

nearside rear floor section corroding

offside front inner wing corroding

offside headlamp glass cracked pattern ok

Pass 7 Apr 2008 78,757 miles

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

offside headlamp glass cracked pattern ok

Pass 17 Apr 2007 77,662 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

offside front inner wing corroding

offside headlamp glass cracked pattern ok

Pass 24 Apr 2006 73,379 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 73,370 miles

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

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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K890 HBE is a 1993 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 K890 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K890 HBE registered?

K890 HBE is a 1993 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K890 HBE safe to buy?

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