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WHY 601

1993 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,096 mi
Last recorded79,096 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 1993 Jaguar Xjs93,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWHY 601
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 1 May 2025 79,096 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 79,082 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 79,069 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 79,056 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 79,044 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 78,843 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 78,544 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 78,132 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 77,844 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 77,343 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 76,935 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 75,226 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 74,170 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 73,240 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 71,959 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 70,239 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 67,726 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 66,027 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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WHY 601 is a 1993 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1993 Jaguar Xjs models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 93,701 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 WHY 601, 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 33 years old, this Jaguar Xjs is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WHY 601?

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What year was WHY 601 registered?

WHY 601 is a 1993 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 12 January 1993.

Is WHY 601 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WHY 601 shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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