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L391 ODU

1993 Jaguar Xjs

Green Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

123,896 mi
Last recorded123,896 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2024
Typical for 1993 Jaguar Xjs93,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL391 ODU
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2024 123,896 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Slight Corrosion to both outer sills

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 123,559 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring worn all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Slight corrosion to both outer sills

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

Fail 27 Oct 2022 123,538 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Slight corrosion to both outer sills

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 122,832 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

slight corrosion to rear outer sills

Fail 8 Nov 2021 122,743 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

slight corrosion to rear outer sills

Pass 13 Nov 2020 117,080 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 117,080 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 112,966 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 112,966 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 105,774 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 105,774 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component insecurely attached bump stop broken away (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking leaking fluid from reservoir/ hose joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component insecurely attached bump stop broken away (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 100,438 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 100,438 miles

Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower radiator support beam corroded through on bottom corner

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2017 97,074 miles

Nearside Front corroded hole in radiator support panel lower n/side

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 96,929 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2016 96,929 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 96,286 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 93,760 miles

oil leaks

steering rack moving on its mountings

suspect front brake pads nearly worn out

Fail 3 Oct 2013 93,753 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

oil leaks

steering rack moving on its mountings

suspect front brake pads nearly worn out

Pass 16 Oct 2012 91,692 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 91,186 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside and nearside front top wishbone inner bushes worn and slght play

Fail 17 Oct 2011 91,186 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside and nearside front top wishbone inner bushes worn and slght play

Pass 5 Apr 2011 89,776 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 85,420 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2009 81,757 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 78,266 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 78,261 miles

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

Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 64,788 miles

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

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

rear brake dics edge chip

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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L391 ODU is a 1993 Jaguar Xjs in Green with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L391 ODU, 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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L391 ODU is a 1993 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 19 August 1993.

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