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XIW 7997

1993 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,446 mi
Last recorded97,446 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2012
Typical for 1993 Jaguar Xjs93,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXIW 7997
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2012 97,446 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY TARNISHED.

FRONT TYRES NEAR LEGAL LIMIT.

GENERAL BODY CORROSION.

SLIGHT EXHAUST LEAK.

SMALL HOLE AT L/H/R TAIL LIGHT LENS.

SMALL HOLES AT FLOOR.

SOME WEAR AT REAR BRAKE DISCS.

Pass 27 Apr 2011 94,912 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY TARNISHED.

FRONT TYRES WEARING SLIGHTLY AT INNER EDGES.

GENERAL BODY CORROSION.

GENERAL UNDERBODY SURFACE CORROSION.

L/H/R TYRE OUTER WALL CRACKING.

R/H/F SEATBELT LOWER ANCHOR POINT SLIGHTLY LOOSE.

SLIGHT CORROSION AT FRONT METAL BRAKE PIPES.

SLIGHT EXHAUST LEAK.

SMALL HOLE AT L/H/R OF FLOOR.

SOME WEAR AT REAR BRAKE DISCS.

Pass 26 Mar 2010 90,374 miles

L/H/R TAIL LIGHT LENS CRACKED.

SLIGHT CORROSION AT BOTH FRONT METAL BRAKE PIPES.

SLIGHT WEAR AT BOTH REAR RADIUS ARM BUSHES.

SLIGHT WEAR AT BOTH TOP SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES.

SMALL HOLES AT FRONT SUBFRAME.

Pass 27 Feb 2009 85,429 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED.

FLOOR SLIGHTLY SOFT AT R/H SIDE.

SLIGHT WEAR AT R/H/R FULCRUM.

Pass 13 Feb 2008 81,752 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY CRACKED.

R/H DOOR MIRROR LOOSE.

SLIGHT PLAY AT R/H/R FULCRUM.

SLIGHT WEAR AT BOTH FRONT/TOP SHOCK ABSORBER BUSHES.

SLIGHTLY LONG TRAVEL AT HANDBRAKE.

SMALL HOLE IN L/H/R TAIL LAMP.

Pass 4 Dec 2006 78,282 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 78,282 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s front lower ball dust cover split

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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XIW 7997 is a 1993 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XIW 7997, 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

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What year was XIW 7997 registered?

XIW 7997 is a 1993 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 29 January 1993.

Is XIW 7997 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XIW 7997 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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