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L708 LUX

1993 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

171,990 mi
Last recorded171,990 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1993 Jaguar Xjs93,701 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL708 LUX
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 171,990 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2025 171,953 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 169,504 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2019 169,073 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 166,872 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 166,614 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak power steering fluid ()

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly OSR & NSR (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 165,207 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 162,499 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 159,545 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 156,233 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 153,724 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 153,448 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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L708 LUX is a 1993 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 L708 LUX, 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 L708 LUX registered?

L708 LUX is a 1993 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L708 LUX safe to buy?

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