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M718 GDU

1994 Jaguar Xjs

Black Petrol 5993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

79,809 mi
Last recorded79,809 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Jaguar Xjs88,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM718 GDU
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 79,809 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 79,114 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 78,337 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 77,164 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 77,122 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 76,263 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2021 76,252 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

under vehicle oil mist around the engine

Pass 8 Nov 2020 74,100 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 72,555 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 70,866 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 70,683 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 70,657 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 69,773 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2014 69,770 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 68,281 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 67,074 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 67,074 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 64,058 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 59,087 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 59,087 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 55,983 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 52,811 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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M718 GDU is a 1994 Jaguar Xjs in Black with a 5,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 M718 GDU, 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 M718 GDU registered?

M718 GDU is a 1994 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 14 November 1994.

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