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L558 FOA

1993 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

148,610 mi
Last recorded148,610 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 1993 Jaguar Xjs93,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL558 FOA
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 148,610 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all suspension bushes worn

both rear tyres perished

exhaust system corroded

nearside front side reflector missing

offside and nearside front tyres perished

offside rear seat belt retainer casing damaged

oil loss from engine, pas system, gearbox & diff

vehicle structure sound and secure but some signs of corrosion

Pass 20 Nov 2015 148,542 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded 2 springs (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front trye perished and wearing on inner edge

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded 2 springs (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear seat belt retainer catch casing damaged

Offside front tyre perished and wearing on inner edge

all suspension bushes on this vehicle are perished

all suspension bushes showing signs of wear

exhaust system corroded

oil leaks, engine? power steering? rear diff and gearbox?

rest of vehicle body and structure sound and secure but some sections in advanced state of corrosion

some corrosion of front brake discs

some corrosion of fuel lines

some corrosion of rear brake discs

Fail 12 Nov 2015 148,540 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded 2 springs (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front trye perished and wearing on inner edge

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded 2 springs (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear seat belt retainer catch casing damaged

Offside front tyre perished and wearing on inner edge

all suspension bushes on this vehicle are perished

all suspension bushes showing signs of wear

exhaust system corroded

oil leaks, engine? power steering? rear diff and gearbox?

rest of vehicle body and structure sound and secure but some sections in advanced state of corrosion

some corrosion of front brake discs

some corrosion of fuel lines

some corrosion of rear brake discs

Pass 17 Oct 2012 148,404 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Oil leak

front tyres wearing on inner edges.

headlamp aims on limit.

structure sound and secure but some sections showings signs of corrosion, not excessive.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2012 148,403 miles

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

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Oil leak

rest of structure and body sections in an advanced state of corrosion.

Pass 17 May 2011 148,057 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear seatbelt stalk damaged

offside front tyre worn inner edge

rear fog light damaged

rear number plate

Oil leak

Fail 12 May 2011 148,057 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear seatbelt stalk damaged

offside front tyre worn inner edge

rear fog light damaged

rear number plate

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2010 146,108 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 146,095 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2008 144,255 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Nov 2008 144,254 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2007 133,873 miles

Oil leak

o/s/ rear seat belt stalk surround broken.

Fail 19 Sep 2007 133,872 miles

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

O/S/R reflector lens cracked.

O/S/R seat belt stalk surround broken.

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2006 121,066 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 121,066 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Oil leak

advise oil leak at differential

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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L558 FOA is a 1993 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 L558 FOA, 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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L558 FOA is a 1993 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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