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L788 VHP

1994 Jaguar Xjs

Black Petrol 5993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2025
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

94,433 mi
Last recorded94,433 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2024
Typical for 1994 Jaguar Xjs88,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL788 VHP
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2024 94,433 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 93,529 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 92,163 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 89,905 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 89,832 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 89,688 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 89,621 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 88,974 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 88,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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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L788 VHP is a 1994 Jaguar Xjs in Black with a 5,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1994 Jaguar Xjs models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 88,252 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 L788 VHP, 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 32 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 L788 VHP registered?

L788 VHP is a 1994 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 25 February 1994.

Is L788 VHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L788 VHP shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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