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L278 NKX

1993 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

101,159 mi
Last recorded101,159 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 1993 Jaguar Xjs93,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL278 NKX
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 101,159 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 100,983 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 100,364 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 99,410 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 98,622 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 97,535 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 95,375 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 92,954 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 91,135 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 89,010 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 89,010 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 87,372 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 86,834 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jun 2012 86,834 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Apr 2011 86,116 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 84,971 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 84,971 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 84,848 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 84,848 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 83,855 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 77,174 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 69,291 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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L278 NKX is a 1993 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 L278 NKX, 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.

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What year was L278 NKX registered?

L278 NKX is a 1993 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 2 August 1993.

Is L278 NKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L278 NKX shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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