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K897 JNV

1993 Jaguar Xjs

Grey Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

75,735 mi
Last recorded75,735 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 Jaguar Xjs93,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK897 JNV
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 75,735 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 75,628 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 75,555 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 75,475 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 75,408 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 73,810 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 73,810 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 73,760 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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K897 JNV is a 1993 Jaguar Xjs in Grey with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 K897 JNV, 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 K897 JNV registered?

K897 JNV is a 1993 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K897 JNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for K897 JNV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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