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XUL 197

1993 Jaguar Xjs

Green Petrol 5344cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

62,023 mi
Last recorded62,023 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 1993 Jaguar Xjs93,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXUL 197
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,344cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 62,023 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 61,711 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 61,256 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2019 59,739 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 59,726 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 59,705 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres tread cracking

rear brakes binding slightly

slight play in steering rack mounts

Pass 18 May 2015 59,517 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 59,105 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 58,975 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2006 58,972 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 26 Aug 2005 58,589 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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XUL 197 is a 1993 Jaguar Xjs in Green with a 5,344cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 XUL 197, 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 XUL 197 registered?

XUL 197 is a 1993 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 26 February 1993.

Is XUL 197 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XUL 197 shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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