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XIB 9097

1993 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2023
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

268,138 mi
Last recorded268,138 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2023
Typical for 1993 Jaguar Xjs93,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXIB 9097
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2023 268,138 miles

Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor Booth sides. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested Both. (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sills both sides. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Outer Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced Tinted. (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2022 261,690 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 255,312 miles

Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bolts have slight movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 253,689 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 253,678 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 249,558 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 236,251 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 229,969 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 229,959 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 12 Aug 2016 222,629 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 222,629 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 206,097 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 206,097 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 193,446 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2014 193,446 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 173,050 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 173,050 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 153,888 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 153,888 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 132,884 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 111,706 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2010 111,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 96,702 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 83,898 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2008 83,898 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 78,472 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 78,453 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 71,126 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

fuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Sep 2005 67,899 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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XIB 9097 is a 1993 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 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 XIB 9097, 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.

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XIB 9097 is a 1993 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 16 February 1993.

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