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L242 XDF

1993 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

45,704 mi
Last recorded45,704 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 1993 Jaguar Xjs93,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL242 XDF
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 45,704 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 45,564 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 45,389 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 45,146 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 45,027 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 44,663 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 44,419 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 44,101 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 43,216 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 41,400 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)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 40,522 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 40,018 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 37,681 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 37,681 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

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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L242 XDF is a 1993 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 L242 XDF, 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 L242 XDF registered?

L242 XDF is a 1993 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L242 XDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L242 XDF shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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