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M838 VCH

1994 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

97,810 mi
Last recorded97,810 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Jaguar Xjs88,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM838 VCH
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 97,810 miles
Fail 19 May 2026 97,810 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Fail 9 Jul 2025 97,792 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 97,635 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 97,605 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 97,602 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 97,563 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 97,469 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 97,396 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 96,612 miles

o/s/f n/s/f upper ball joint boots perishing

o/s/f n/s/f wheel bearing have slight play

oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2014 93,349 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 93,185 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 93,091 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 92,631 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 91,687 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 91,687 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 90,507 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Fail 27 Oct 2008 90,461 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

free play at steering wheel when rocked side-side and heavy feel

n/s bonnet strut weak

n/s front reflector insecure in bumper

n/s/rear flexible stork outer cover broken

slight play in n/s and o/s/rear wheels

Pass 17 Oct 2007 87,214 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 83,940 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 76,892 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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M838 VCH is a 1994 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 M838 VCH, 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 M838 VCH registered?

M838 VCH is a 1994 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M838 VCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for M838 VCH shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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