1993 · 31 years old at test · Petrol mostly

1993 Jaguar Xjs MOT pass rate and common faults

290 MOT tests in 2024. 79.7% passed first time, compared with 67.5% for all cars the same age.

118Well above average
Passed first time79.7%
Failed or needed repairs20.3%
Typical mileage at test95,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 290 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.1%
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value2.4%
    16 marked dangerous
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.4%
  4. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid2.1%
  5. Parking brake control - lever: has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment1.7%
  6. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits1.7%
  7. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.4%
  8. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect1.4%
  9. Position lamp: not working1.4%
  10. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits1.4%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes19.0%
  2. Lights & electrics14.1%
  3. Emissions & leaks7.6%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.9%
  5. Suspension4.5%
  6. Body & chassis3.8%
  7. Steering2.1%
  8. Tyres1.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Wheel bearings: has excessive play11.0%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine10.3%
  3. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened9.7%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.9%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm5.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: service brake performance: excessively binding. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 1993 Jaguar Xjs?

In 2024, 79.7% of 1993 Jaguar Xjs cars passed their MOT first time, across 290 tests. The average for all 31-year-old cars was 67.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1993 Jaguar Xjs?

The most common failure reasons were service brake performance: excessively binding; rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 1993 Jaguar Xjs reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 118, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).