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M542 FUG

1994 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

85,424 mi
Last recorded85,424 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Jaguar Xjs88,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM542 FUG
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 85,424 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 84,636 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 83,840 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 82,431 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 80,969 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 79,704 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 79,182 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 78,750 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play all 4 wheel bearings have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 78,239 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 76,866 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 75,861 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 75,566 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 May 2016 75,566 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 May 2015 73,385 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 71,550 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 70,688 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 69,762 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 69,405 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 68,734 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 68,192 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 67,417 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 67,417 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 66,831 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 65,624 miles

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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M542 FUG is a 1994 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 M542 FUG, 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 M542 FUG registered?

M542 FUG is a 1994 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M542 FUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for M542 FUG shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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