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M317 HEC

1994 Jaguar Xjs

Silver Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

88,657 mi
Last recorded88,657 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 1994 Jaguar Xjs88,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM317 HEC
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 88,657 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 88,633 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 88,601 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively x2 (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 88,538 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 88,461 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Middle floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 88,259 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Nov 2019 88,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 87,904 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 87,305 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 86,752 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 86,111 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 85,647 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 84,857 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 84,268 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 83,778 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 83,022 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 83,022 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 81,888 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 80,839 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 80,289 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 79,084 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 78,452 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 78,452 miles

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

bad oil leak on rear dif

slite damp on power steering res

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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M317 HEC is a 1994 Jaguar Xjs in Silver with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 M317 HEC, 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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What year was M317 HEC registered?

M317 HEC is a 1994 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 30 September 1994.

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