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XJI 2489

1993 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

141,581 mi
Last recorded141,581 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 1993 Jaguar Xjs93,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJI 2489
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 141,581 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2024 141,570 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking warning lighi on

Pass 28 Sep 2023 141,424 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 141,250 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 141,115 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 141,110 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 140,910 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 140,729 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 140,420 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 140,118 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 139,851 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near radius arm (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 139,537 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 139,061 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 137,701 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all 4 rear coil springs corrded

Fail 12 Aug 2013 137,666 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 134,009 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear diff oil leak

Fail 3 Aug 2012 134,009 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear diff oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2011 125,941 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2011 125,941 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 2 Aug 2010 118,470 miles

n/s door mirror loose

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Jul 2009 111,494 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 108,948 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2008 108,755 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 102,406 miles

corrsoin starting in n/s/f floor

Pass 8 Mar 2006 93,354 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 93,354 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s/f lower swivel joint worn,front tyres wearing low 3mm

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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XJI 2489 is a 1993 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 XJI 2489, 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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XJI 2489 is a 1993 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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