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K981 MGO

1993 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

137,552 mi
Last recorded137,552 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2022
Typical for 1993 Jaguar Xjs93,701 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK981 MGO
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2022 137,552 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 137,497 miles

rear brake discs corroded and scored

Fail 3 Jul 2018 137,497 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

rear brake discs corroded and scored

Pass 16 Jun 2017 137,465 miles

front number plate slightly deteriorated

o/s parking brake effort slightly low

o/s/r shocks have slight misting of oil

Fail 14 Jun 2017 137,463 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

front number plate slightly deteriorated

o/s/r shocks have slight misting of oil

Pass 21 Jun 2016 136,965 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 136,948 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 136,927 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 136,890 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 136,854 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 136,794 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 130,649 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 125,871 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 125,870 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

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

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Outer Front Upper Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 116,643 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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K981 MGO is a 1993 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 K981 MGO, 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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K981 MGO is a 1993 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 28 January 1993.

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