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L856 GYP

1993 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

55,653 mi
Last recorded55,653 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 1993 Jaguar Xjs93,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL856 GYP
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 55,653 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 54,969 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 54,029 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 1 Nov 2013 54,015 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 53,131 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 52,742 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 52,742 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 51,906 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 51,607 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 51,108 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 49,442 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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L856 GYP is a 1993 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 L856 GYP, 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 L856 GYP registered?

L856 GYP is a 1993 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 November 1993.

Is L856 GYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L856 GYP shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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