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L156 OVX

1994 Jaguar Xjs

Green Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

143,227 mi
Last recorded143,227 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Jaguar Xjs88,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL156 OVX
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 143,227 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 142,905 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 142,602 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 142,273 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 141,943 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 141,601 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

steering rack bushes slight play

Fail 12 Nov 2020 141,599 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

steering rack bushes slight play

Pass 11 May 2019 141,298 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 141,127 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 141,101 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 141,056 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 141,056 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 140,701 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 140,638 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 140,403 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 139,992 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 139,578 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 139,392 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 138,937 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 138,764 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 138,347 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 137,554 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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L156 OVX is a 1994 Jaguar Xjs in Green with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1994 Jaguar Xjs models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 88,252 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 L156 OVX, 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 32 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 L156 OVX registered?

L156 OVX is a 1994 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 29 April 1994.

Is L156 OVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L156 OVX shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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