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L7 XJS

1994 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

134,278 mi
Last recorded134,278 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 1994 Jaguar Xjs88,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL7 XJS
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 134,278 miles

undersealed

Fail 22 Jun 2024 134,278 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting N S AND O S FRONT TO BACK SILLS (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

HANDBRAKE LIGHT

SPARE WHEEL WELL CORRISION

Pass 23 Jun 2021 133,604 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake pipes undersealed

welding repairs to underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 29 Apr 2021 133,585 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded numerous areas chalked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced underarch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear floor corroded not excessive

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 18 Dec 2019 133,318 miles

underside of vehicle undersealed

Fail 16 Dec 2019 133,316 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near washer bottle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Floor excessively deteriorated boot floor (6.2.4 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle undersealed

Fail 8 Jun 2017 133,310 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill and floor area chalked (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near D bush mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill and chassis chalked (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis and inner sill chalked (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front under arch corroded non prescribed area

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front under arch corroded non prescribed area

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 130,755 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 130,716 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 127,835 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 127,831 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 123,987 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 123,983 miles

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

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 118,553 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 113,383 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 102,680 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 85,289 miles

corrosion on front sub frame

corrosion on n/s/r floor/sill

o/s washer jet poor

o/s/f & n/s/f bump stops adrift

o/s/r shock absorber weeping

various suspension & steerting bushes split

Pass 5 Oct 2007 70,760 miles

clunk from drivetrain

deterioration to front subframe bushes

front tyres worn on outer edges

oil leak on engine

slight corrosion on front brake discs

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 3 Oct 2006 62,266 miles

corrosion to o/s/f & n/s/f floor/sills

Pass 27 Sep 2005 53,706 miles

corrosion on both exhausts

corrosion on various suspension parts & flexible brake pipe ferrules

slight imbalance on front brakes

slight play in both front wheel bearings

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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L7 XJS is a 1994 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 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 L7 XJS, 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.

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L7 XJS is a 1994 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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