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K968 RCX

1993 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

87,264 mi
Last recorded87,264 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 1993 Jaguar Xjs93,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK968 RCX
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 87,264 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2025 84,820 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2024 84,815 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 83,331 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 82,280 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 81,646 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 80,268 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 76,906 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2019 76,904 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

play in steering rack bushes

Pass 7 Mar 2018 71,314 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 68,299 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Oil leak steering rack ()

Pass 1 Feb 2016 64,371 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 59,689 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 55,672 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 53,928 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 51,839 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 49,941 miles

front tyres wearing on inside

Pass 9 Nov 2009 47,954 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front tyres wearing on inside

Pass 17 Oct 2008 46,558 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 45,732 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 44,832 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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K968 RCX is a 1993 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 K968 RCX, 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 K968 RCX registered?

K968 RCX is a 1993 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 2 April 1993.

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