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L4 SJX

1993 Jaguar Xjs

Purple Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,080 mi
Last recorded69,080 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1993 Jaguar Xjs93,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL4 SJX
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 69,080 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 68,614 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 67,765 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 66,497 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 65,060 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 64,422 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 64,040 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 63,646 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 63,283 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 61,801 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 61,314 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 61,304 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 60,798 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 60,219 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 59,274 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 59,268 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 58,348 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 58,348 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 57,370 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 56,723 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 55,953 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 SJX is a 1993 Jaguar Xjs in Purple with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 L4 SJX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L4 SJX registered?

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

Is L4 SJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L4 SJX 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 L4 SJX have outstanding finance?

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