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L947 RVC

1993 Jaguar Xjs

Grey Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

112,532 mi
Last recorded112,532 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2014
Typical for 1993 Jaguar Xjs93,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL947 RVC
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2014 112,532 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 112,532 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 180,535 miles

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Sep 2012 105,922 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

all four tyres out of shape

both rear discs rusty

front and rear bumpers rusty

front brake balance on its max limmet

front sub frame has been repaired no replaced

genral condition of car is very poor

head lamp converter has been fitted to head lamp

o/s/f brake binding

both front discs very rusty

Fail 11 Sep 2012 105,922 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

all four tyres out of shape

both rear discs rusty

front and rear bumpers rusty

front brake balance on its max limmet

genral condition of car is very poor

o/s/f brake binding

one exhaust clamp broken

steering rack mounts in poor condition

both front discs very rusty

Pass 14 Dec 2009 104,338 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 104,338 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 27 Nov 2009 104,334 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2008 100,632 miles

l/h headlamp taped,rear axle oily.

Pass 31 Jan 2007 91,704 miles

front and rear of car oily underneath.

Pass 7 Dec 2005 80,037 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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L947 RVC is a 1993 Jaguar Xjs in Grey with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 L947 RVC, 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 L947 RVC registered?

L947 RVC is a 1993 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 4 October 1993.

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