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L286 PVX

1994 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,550 mi
Last recorded86,550 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 1994 Jaguar Xjs88,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL286 PVX
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2025 86,550 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 86,496 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 86,408 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 86,300 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 86,240 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 86,183 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 86,156 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 86,150 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 86,143 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 86,143 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 86,095 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 86,095 miles

Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 3 May 2012 85,827 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 85,679 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 84,491 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2010 84,488 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2008 82,361 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 82,327 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2007 79,078 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 76,639 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

check for possible brake fluid leak around brake hose on master cylinder/resivior

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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L286 PVX is a 1994 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L286 PVX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L286 PVX?

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What year was L286 PVX registered?

L286 PVX is a 1994 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 30 June 1994.

Is L286 PVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L286 PVX shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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