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K896 BAX

1993 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

44,553 mi
Last recorded44,553 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1993 Jaguar Xjs93,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK896 BAX
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 44,553 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 44,538 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 44,509 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 44,448 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 44,419 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 44,377 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 44,331 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 44,233 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 44,230 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 44,225 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 44,168 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 44,014 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 44,014 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 43,778 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 43,778 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 43,567 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

exhaust slightly deteriorated & leaking

parking brake warning lamp inoperative

slight play nearside & offside rear hubs

Fail 28 Mar 2012 43,567 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

exhaust slightly deteriorated & leaking

parking brake warning lamp inoperative

slight play nearside & offside rear hubs

Pass 20 Apr 2011 43,227 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 42,758 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 42,271 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 42,156 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 40,351 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 38,281 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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K896 BAX is a 1993 Jaguar Xjs in Red 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 K896 BAX, 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 K896 BAX registered?

K896 BAX is a 1993 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K896 BAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for K896 BAX shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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