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L43 KRF

1993 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

84,727 mi
Last recorded84,727 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 1993 Jaguar Xjs93,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL43 KRF
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 May 2025 84,727 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Lower Oil leak, but not excessive slight gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Lower general underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both bad (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 84,614 miles

H/LAMPS IN POOR CONDITION

SURFACE RUST THROUGHOUT VEHICLE

Pass 31 Jul 2023 84,436 miles

all 4 tyres poor condition - age related

both headlight patterns very poor

rust throughout vehicle

rusty sills

Fail 31 Jul 2023 84,436 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

all 4 tyres poor condition - age related

both headlight patterns very poor

rust throughout vehicle

rusty sills

Pass 12 Jul 2022 83,738 miles

BODY SILLS STARTING TO CORRODE

Pass 16 Jul 2021 83,565 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very perished outer sidewall also perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play has slight top and bottom movement (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very perished outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside body sill starting to rust

Pass 27 Jul 2020 83,448 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess gearbox mounting has quite a lot of play (6.1.8 (a) (i))

steering rack bushes getting weak

Fail 24 Jul 2020 83,447 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess gearbox mounting has quite a lot of play (6.1.8 (a) (i))

steering rack bushes getting weak

Pass 29 Jul 2019 83,184 miles

STEERING RACK BUSHES GETTING WEAK

Pass 20 Jul 2018 82,883 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

STEERING RACK BUSHES GETTING WEAK

Pass 1 Aug 2017 82,227 miles

REAR BRAKE DISCS IN VERY POOR CONDITION

STEERING RACK BUSHES GETTING WEAK

Fail 1 Aug 2017 82,227 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

REAR BRAKE DISCS IN VERY POOR CONDITION

STEERING RACK BUSHES GETTING WEAK

Pass 23 Aug 2016 80,678 miles

REAR BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 15 Aug 2015 78,724 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 77,298 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 75,966 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

REAR BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 2 Sep 2013 75,966 miles

REAR BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 8 Sep 2012 74,326 miles

REAR BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 1 Sep 2011 72,884 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 71,234 miles

SAME ADVISES AS LAST YEAR

Pass 21 Aug 2009 69,643 miles

O/S H/LAMP STONE CHIPPED

O/S/F TYRE OUTER WALL SCUFFED

Pass 26 Aug 2008 68,598 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads very low

front number plate cracked

o/s/f tyre sidewall perished

stone chip on o/s/f headlamp

Pass 5 Sep 2007 66,806 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front no.plate cracked.

nearside front tyre treads getting low on outer edge.

underseal lifting below nearside sill & rusting taking hold.

Pass 29 Aug 2006 63,920 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 63,920 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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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L43 KRF is a 1993 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 L43 KRF, 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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L43 KRF is a 1993 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 23 December 1993.

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