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M48 FVC

1994 Jaguar Xjr

Black Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

136,289 mi
Last recorded136,289 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 Jaguar Xjr110,335 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM48 FVC
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 136,289 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2025 136,136 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 136,136 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 135,810 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 May 2023 135,788 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2022 133,996 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 133,993 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Marked with yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))

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))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking Hose from pot to pump (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 133,419 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 133,419 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system corroded (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2018 132,641 miles

F/O/S tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 30 May 2018 132,641 miles

Emissions not tested serious exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases both rear silencers leaking (6.1.2 (a))

F/O/S tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 May 2017 129,377 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 May 2016 124,625 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both front upper (2.7.4)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 124,195 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2014 124,195 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 122,254 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 121,835 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 120,971 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 120,655 miles

play in nearside rear wheel

Pass 17 Oct 2008 120,231 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 120,145 miles

light play in both rear wheels

Pass 24 Oct 2006 120,031 miles

play in both rear wheels

Pass 19 Oct 2005 119,870 miles

both rear wheel bearings have play

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xjr?

Based on 83,224 MOT tests across 6,293 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
2,952
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
6,293
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,708
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,269
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,231
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 997
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 918
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M48 FVC is a 1994 Jaguar Xjr in Black with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1994 Jaguar Xjr models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 110,335 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xjr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,708 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M48 FVC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xjr typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 32 years old, this Jaguar Xjr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M48 FVC registered?

M48 FVC is a 1994 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 28 September 1994.

Is M48 FVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M48 FVC shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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