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L97 CNF

1993 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

51,613 mi
Last recorded51,613 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Jaguar Xjs93,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL97 CNF
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 51,613 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 50,749 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 49,379 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 49,379 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 49,265 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 49,252 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 49,153 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 49,094 miles

gearbox mount deteriorated

slight exhaust leak rear section

Pass 25 May 2018 48,966 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 48,832 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 48,778 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 48,755 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2014 48,548 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Offside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 48,472 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 48,434 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 48,357 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 48,285 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 47,745 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 45,996 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 43,188 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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L97 CNF is a 1993 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 L97 CNF, 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 L97 CNF registered?

L97 CNF is a 1993 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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