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M33 XJS

1994 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

106,468 mi
Last recorded106,468 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 1994 Jaguar Xjs88,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM33 XJS
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 106,468 miles

Age related light corrosion to underside

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All 4 bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All 4 bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2026 106,468 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Age related light corrosion to underside

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All 4 bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All 4 bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 106,367 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear subframe corroded

general age related corrosion

Pass 16 Jun 2023 106,232 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to back ()

General age related corrosion to underside

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Subframe slightly corroded

Fail 25 May 2023 106,291 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/60/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/60/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front-Rear ()

General age related corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 105,992 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished due to age (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished due to age (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear slight play in swivel joint

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

general corrosion to rear suspension components

Fail 24 Aug 2021 105,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

General corrosion to rear suspension components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished due to age (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And perished due to age (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Slight play in swivel joint

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

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 105,720 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 105,604 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 105,364 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 105,085 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 104,605 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 104,600 miles

Offside Front brake caliper leaking Brake pipe corroded(leaking) (3.6.A.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 104,146 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 103,637 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 102,944 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 102,352 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 101,978 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine steering / drive belt loose

n/s/r exhaust clamp corroded

slight oil leak

steering rack rubber bushes soft

Pass 8 Jul 2010 101,591 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 101,560 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2009 101,197 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 100,080 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 100,080 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

osr tyre worn to minimum legal limit of 1.6mm

Pass 16 Jul 2007 95,901 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 95,901 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nsr tyre worn to minimum legal limit of 1.6mm †osr tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 21 Jul 2006 90,062 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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M33 XJS is a 1994 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 M33 XJS, 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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M33 XJS is a 1994 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 26 August 1994.

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