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L196 BPA

1993 Jaguar Xjs

Green Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,928 mi
Last recorded55,928 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Jaguar Xjs93,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL196 BPA
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 26 May 2026 55,928 miles

Central Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Central Front differential leaking

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively has a lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively has a lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

floor pan painted black

Pass 23 Apr 2025 55,898 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 55,814 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 55,859 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 55,756 miles

all tyres perished

Pass 29 Sep 2020 55,730 miles

all tyres perished

Pass 4 Jul 2017 54,795 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 53,124 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 52,684 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 52,022 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 51,884 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 51,554 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 51,292 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 50,813 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 49,861 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 48,090 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 46,784 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 44,513 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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L196 BPA is a 1993 Jaguar Xjs in Green with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L196 BPA, 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 L196 BPA registered?

L196 BPA is a 1993 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L196 BPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L196 BPA shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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