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L956 RVC

1993 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

111,603 mi
Last recorded111,603 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 1993 Jaguar Xjs93,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL956 RVC
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2016 111,603 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 111,603 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 104,226 miles

slight corrosion n/s/f floor not in prescibed areas

Pass 6 Aug 2014 103,863 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 103,557 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 101,782 miles

fluid leak from gearbox area

n/s front bumpstop insecure

n/s headlamp loose

n/s window washer poor

Fail 27 Jul 2012 101,778 miles

Nearside Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

fluid leak from gearbox area

n/s front bumpstop insecure

n/s headlamp loose

n/s window washer poor

Pass 27 Jul 2011 99,856 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

offside front inner wing corroded

rear diff leaking slightly

Fail 7 Jul 2011 99,787 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

offside front inner wing area cooroded and holed

oil leak from diff

Pass 9 Aug 2010 99,061 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 99,038 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 98,256 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 98,256 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

corrosion in nsf inner wing but not within perscribed area and small hole in nsf floor

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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L956 RVC is a 1993 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 L956 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 L956 RVC registered?

L956 RVC is a 1993 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 15 September 1993.

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