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L233 BJR

1994 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

120,210 mi
Last recorded120,210 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1994 Jaguar Xjs88,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL233 BJR
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 120,210 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn and o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2025 120,145 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 119,944 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 119,647 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 118,122 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower suspension bearings slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 108,900 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced most areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2020 108,899 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced most areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 104,763 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 103,325 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 102,247 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides. (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 100,968 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 100,135 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 98,970 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 98,161 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 97,296 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Pass 6 May 2011 96,129 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 123,478 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 12,888 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 12,888 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 120,456 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 120,452 miles

Nearside Front Subframe 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 Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2006 110,896 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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L233 BJR is a 1994 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 L233 BJR, 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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What year was L233 BJR registered?

L233 BJR is a 1994 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 March 1994.

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