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L4 GCW

1993 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

90,381 mi
Last recorded90,381 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Jaguar Xjs93,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL4 GCW
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 90,381 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 90,369 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 89,675 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 89,646 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 89,511 miles

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 17 May 2019 89,092 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective advise new headlamp asap poor condition but does show a pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 17 May 2019 89,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect moisture inside headlight (4.1.2 (c))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 87,229 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 87,229 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 86,744 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 85,706 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 85,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 83,670 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 83,341 miles

could not verify condition of both front and rear underside body and chassis as is heavily filled with undersealing only limited visibility seen

rear lights tinted

Fail 18 Mar 2014 83,341 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

could not verify condition of both front and rear underside body and chassis as is heavily filled with undersealing only limited visibility seen

rear lights tinted

Pass 15 Feb 2013 80,464 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 78,775 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Feb 2012 78,771 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 78,379 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2010 78,379 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 77,159 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 77,159 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 74,598 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 67,878 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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L4 GCW is a 1993 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 L4 GCW, 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 L4 GCW registered?

L4 GCW is a 1993 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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