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XJZ 4047

1993 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

139,505 mi
Last recorded139,505 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Jaguar Xjs93,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJZ 4047
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 139,505 miles
Fail 15 May 2026 139,500 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened radius arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 138,667 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2025 138,667 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 138,508 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 138,507 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted no lock wire (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted no lock wire (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

Driver's door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2023 138,384 miles

diff oil leak

engine oil leak

Fail 12 Apr 2023 138,384 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

diff oil leak

engine oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2022 138,143 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 138,142 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 137,827 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 137,826 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced N/s and o/s floors (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced N/s and o/s sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/s and o/s body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/s and o/s floors (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 137,560 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 137,339 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake binding but not excessively All (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 137,024 miles

All tyres deteriorated

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion N/s and o/s floors (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 136,551 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Gearbox mounting defective

O/s rear silencer clamp deteriorated

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2015 135,938 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jul 2015 135,935 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Both front bump stops broken

Coolant leak

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

N/s front radius arm deteriorated

N/s front tyre deteriorated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 135,518 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 130,906 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 130,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 127,246 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 123,427 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 119,053 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2008 114,285 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear differential leak from seal

Fail 15 Jan 2008 114,285 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear differential leak from seal

Pass 20 Jan 2007 109,744 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 104,868 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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XJZ 4047 is a 1993 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 XJZ 4047, 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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XJZ 4047 is a 1993 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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