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FKK 98

1993 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 5993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

18,954 mi
Last recorded18,954 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Jaguar Xj109,351 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFKK 98
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 18,954 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 17,398 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 16,604 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 16,560 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 16,236 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 16,233 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 15,438 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2019 14,640 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Tyres old

Pass 15 Jan 2019 14,036 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 13,968 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 13,882 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 13,853 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 13,798 miles

slight play in both steering rack arms

Pass 2 Apr 2013 13,758 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 13,719 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 13,698 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 13,667 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 13,633 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 13,610 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 13,610 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 13,585 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 13,563 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?

Based on 909,077 MOT tests across 81,250 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
3,561
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
81,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,485
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,052
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 12,020
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,165
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 10,319
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FKK 98 is a 1993 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 5,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1993 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 109,351 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xj fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,485 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FKK 98, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xj typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 33 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FKK 98 registered?

FKK 98 is a 1993 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is FKK 98 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FKK 98 shows 22 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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