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M257 LYL

1994 Jaguar Xjs

Green Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2022
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

82,501 mi
Last recorded82,501 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 1994 Jaguar Xjs88,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM257 LYL
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2021 82,501 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 82,480 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively Hanging down and rubbing on body (1.6 (d))

Pass 9 Apr 2020 82,472 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 82,465 miles

Emissions not tested unable to test Emissions (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust down pipes leaking from joints (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn offside rear wheel hub lower pin bushes excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn offside trailing arm forward and rear bushes excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Gearbox Support Bracket slightly weak

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake flexible as slightly chafed is not chafing any more (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside rear wheel hub lower pin bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside rear trailing arm forward and rear bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 82,223 miles

All front anti-roll bar / drop link bushes deteriorating

All front upper and lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating

Both rear trailing arm forward and rear bushes deteriorating

Brake bind on both front when wheels rotated by hand

Front coil springs corroded

Slight oil leak

Fail 25 May 2018 82,220 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

All front anti-roll bar / drop link bushes deteriorating

All front upper and lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating

Both rear trailing arm forward and rear bushes deteriorating

Brake bind on both front when wheels rotated by hand

Front coil springs corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Slight oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2015 78,363 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 3 Feb 2015 78,352 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 69,046 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 69,046 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 65,986 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r brake disc rusty

Pass 16 Aug 2006 65,093 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 65,078 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

parkbrake light staying on

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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M257 LYL is a 1994 Jaguar Xjs in Green with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 M257 LYL, 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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M257 LYL is a 1994 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 30 August 1994.

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