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RIW 5280

1994 Jaguar Xjs

White Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

81,426 mi
Last recorded81,426 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Jaguar Xjs88,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIW 5280
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 81,426 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 80,691 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 80,575 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 80,417 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 80,273 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 80,231 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 80,100 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 79,999 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 79,366 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2017 78,203 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2014 77,944 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 77,733 miles

Marginal pass on handbrake effort, rear cbrakes may need adjustment or repair

Nearside Front 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 11 May 2011 77,680 miles

Marginal pass on handbrake effort rear brakes may require adjustment or repair

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 76,782 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 76,163 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2008 75,829 miles

Light corrosion starting to 4 brake pipes

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2007 74,605 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

wiper blades deteriorated but cleaning adequately

Pass 18 May 2006 72,432 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 72,432 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2005 59,905 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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RIW 5280 is a 1994 Jaguar Xjs in White with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 RIW 5280, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RIW 5280 registered?

RIW 5280 is a 1994 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 20 April 1994.

Is RIW 5280 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RIW 5280 shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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