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XJZ 8838

1993 Jaguar Xjs

Green Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

37,464 mi
Last recorded37,464 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Jaguar Xjs93,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJZ 8838
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 37,464 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 36,902 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 35,030 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 34,861 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 34,412 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 34,054 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 33,815 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2017 32,406 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 32,387 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 May 2016 31,320 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 31,251 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2013 30,445 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 29,683 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 28,319 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2007 26,017 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 8838 is a 1993 Jaguar Xjs in Green with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 XJZ 8838, 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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What year was XJZ 8838 registered?

XJZ 8838 is a 1993 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 23 February 1993.

Is XJZ 8838 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XJZ 8838 shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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