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M188 ELM

1994 Jaguar Xjs

Green Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

53,808 mi
Last recorded53,808 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Jaguar Xjs88,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM188 ELM
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 53,808 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 53,341 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 52,445 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 52,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 51,107 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 49,575 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 49,402 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 49,024 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 48,267 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 47,564 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 46,311 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 44,871 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 44,635 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 43,938 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 43,153 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 42,645 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 42,199 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 40,330 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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M188 ELM is a 1994 Jaguar Xjs in Green with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 M188 ELM, 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 M188 ELM?

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What year was M188 ELM registered?

M188 ELM is a 1994 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 15 December 1994.

Is M188 ELM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M188 ELM shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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