CarVerify

Free Car Check

L300 XJS

1994 Jaguar Xjs

Silver Petrol 3980cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

58,449 mi
Last recorded58,449 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Jaguar Xjs88,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Jaguar
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationL300 XJS
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 58,449 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

nearside and offside hand brake cables deteriorated

Pass 7 May 2024 57,914 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 14 Apr 2023 57,204 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides front sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides in inner arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2023 57,204 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides front sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides in inner arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 54,119 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 53,993 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 52,929 miles

N/s rear tyre worn low on inner edge

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

O/s front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 17 Mar 2017 51,669 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 50,447 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 49,850 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 49,759 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 49,665 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 48,770 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 46,637 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 46,637 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 44,890 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 40,791 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 38,077 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 35,325 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 35,325 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 31,336 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
Full Jaguar Xjs reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

L300 XJS is a 1994 Jaguar Xjs in Silver with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 L300 XJS, 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 L300 XJS?

You can check the full history of L300 XJS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was L300 XJS registered?

L300 XJS is a 1994 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 18 January 1994.

Is L300 XJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L300 XJS shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L300 XJS have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on L300 XJS. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.