CarVerify

Free Car Check

L8 TLM

1994 Jaguar Xjs

Purple Petrol 3980cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,822 mi
Last recorded92,822 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Jaguar Xjs88,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Jaguar
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 TLM
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 92,822 miles

Coil spring corroded all coils front and rear corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 92,678 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 92,505 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 92,324 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 92,179 miles

Front Coil spring corroded x2 both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage leaking from pipes & steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Oil seepage rear Differential

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Front & Rear (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicle under-sealed

oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2020 91,623 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded x2 both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage leaking from pipes & steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Front & rear (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 13 Jun 2019 90,641 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 16 Jun 2018 89,722 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% imbalance 30% is limit (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

oil from engine and rear differential

sml leak on steering rack

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 20 Jun 2017 88,535 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 86,891 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Jun 2016 86,889 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 84,898 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 83,435 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 81,530 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2012 81,364 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 81,215 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 80,553 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 79,634 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 78,634 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 77,043 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 76,927 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 21 Feb 2007 76,896 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all road springs slightly corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2006 75,542 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 75,515 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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
Full Jaguar Xjs reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

L8 TLM is a 1994 Jaguar Xjs in Purple with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L8 TLM, 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

How do I check the history of L8 TLM?

You can check the full history of L8 TLM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was L8 TLM registered?

L8 TLM is a 1994 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 12 April 1994.

Is L8 TLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L8 TLM shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L8 TLM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on L8 TLM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.