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M229 DLY

1994 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

128,356 mi
Last recorded128,356 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 1994 Jaguar Xjs88,252 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM229 DLY
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 128,356 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective lower rear ()

Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front and rear of vehicle under sealed

Fail 25 Nov 2024 128,352 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective rear ()

Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rear coil springs corroded still complete

under neath of vehicle undersealed front to rear

Pass 22 Nov 2023 126,561 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 126,019 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF/OSF (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR/OSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2021 123,613 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 123,111 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 122,723 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 121,081 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 13 Apr 2015 121,081 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2013 120,821 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

offside front brake pipe apears to have been cleaned and painted - unable to inspect

offside rear chassis has been welded and undersealed - unable to carry out a visual inspection

Fail 21 May 2013 120,821 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 119,338 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 119,338 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2009 111,688 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 102,447 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 92,291 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 88,752 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 88,694 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

advise front brake imbalance=23%

advise front brake pads wearing low

advise nearside front bumpstop insecure inside front coil spring

advise nearside rear tyre cut in outer sidewall

advise rear no. plate loose

advise slight play in offside front wheel bearing

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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M229 DLY is a 1994 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 M229 DLY, 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.

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M229 DLY is a 1994 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 3 November 1994.

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