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L223 ARH

1994 Jaguar Xjs

Silver Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests26 (13 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

123,600 mi
Last recorded123,600 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 1994 Jaguar Xjs88,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL223 ARH
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

13 pass 13 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 123,600 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 123,600 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2017 118,738 miles

CORROSION TO REAR AND FRONT SUB FRAMES

CORROSION TO REAR SUSPENSION FRONT ARMS AND BUSHES IN POOR CONDITION

DAMPNESS TO STEERING RACK/PIPES

HEAVY CORROSION TO FRONT FLOOR PAN AND REAR FLOOR PANS BY SUSPENSION AND SEAT BELT MOUNTING POINTS IN VARIOUS AREA A SILLS AND FLOOR

OUTER SILLS CORRODED AND HOLED OUTSIDE SUSPENSION MOUNTING POINTS

PLAY IN SUSPENSION BUSHES AND WHEEL BEARING

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH SIDES FLOOR PANS AND FLOOR PAN LIP TO INNER SILLS (5.2.6)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR FLOOR PANS ROUND MOUNTING POINTS (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded ALL ROUND (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to front panel and inner wheel arches

Fail 12 Apr 2017 118,736 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

CORROSION TO REAR AND FRONT SUB FRAMES

CORROSION TO REAR SUSPENSION FRONT ARMS AND BUSHES IN POOR CONDITION

DAMPNESS TO STEERING RACK/PIPES

HEAVY CORROSION TO FRONT FLOOR PAN AND REAR FLOOR PANS BY SUSPENSION AND SEAT BELT MOUNTING POINTS IN VARIOUS AREA A SILLS AND FLOOR

OUTER SILLS CORRODED AND HOLED OUTSIDE SUSPENSION MOUNTING POINTS

PLAY IN SUSPENSION BUSHES AND WHEEL BEARING

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH SIDES FLOOR PANS AND FLOOR PAN LIP TO INNER SILLS (5.2.6)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR FLOOR PANS ROUND MOUNTING POINTS (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded ALL ROUND (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to front panel and inner wheel arches

Fail 28 Mar 2017 118,735 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame fractured rear part by shock mounting (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch upper (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch lower (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame fractured rear part by shock mounting (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear upper part of chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded upper chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch upper (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front lower part of inner wheel arch and front panel by mounting points

Offside Front brake pipes

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both floor pans heavy (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both floor pans heavy (5.2.6)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear floor pans heavy (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded ALL HEAVY (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to front subframe heavy

corrosion to inner wheel arches/chassis rails in more then one place

corrosion to outer sills heavy and hole at front section

corrosion to rear subframe heavy

dampness to power steering pipes by rack

heavy corrosion to both front floor pans and rears by suspension and seat belt mounting areas

heavy corrosion to rear front suspension arms and bushes poor condition

play in suspension joints bushes and wheel bearings

Pass 24 Mar 2016 111,348 miles

corrosion to nearside front floorpan outside prescribed areas

corrosion to offside outer sill outside prescribed areas

Fail 24 Mar 2016 111,348 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion to nearside front floorpan outside prescribed areas

corrosion to offside outer sill outside prescribed areas

Fail 1 Feb 2016 111,327 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

both rear wheels tight to turn by hand

heavy corrosion to nearside front floorpan outside prescribed areas

nearside rear tyre wearing heavy inner edge

Pass 5 Feb 2015 106,417 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion to floor pan and chassis rails

corrosion to front wheel arches

corrosion to outer sill

Fail 14 Jan 2015 106,417 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres worn inner egdes

corrosion to floor pans and chassis rails

corrosion to front wheel arches

corrosion to outer sill

noisy power steering pump

Pass 31 Jan 2014 101,592 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

corrosion to coil springs

corrosion to floor pans and chassis rails

dampness to power steering pipes

rear brakes slightly binding

Fail 27 Jan 2014 101,590 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

corrosion to coil springs

corrosion to floor pans and chassis rails

dampness to power steering pipes

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 29 Jan 2013 95,541 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

chip to screen

n/s/f tyre wearing inner egdes

Fail 24 Jan 2013 95,538 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

chip to screen

corrosion to both front metal brake pipes

corrosion to floor pans heavy in places

corrosion to front and rear subframe heavy in places

n/s/f tyre wearing inner egdes

Pass 30 Jan 2012 90,225 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 85,632 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 85,632 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 81,764 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 81,670 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 77,566 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 74,859 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 74,859 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 72,375 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 72,375 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 70,294 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 70,294 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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L223 ARH is a 1994 Jaguar Xjs in Silver with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 L223 ARH, 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.

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L223 ARH is a 1994 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 11 May 1994.

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