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1994 Jaguar XJS 4.0L Petrol · L265 FEL

L265 FEL

1994 Jaguar XJS (4.0L, petrol). First registered 14 Feb 1994. Recorded mileage 138,225 miles. MOT expired on 28 Jun 2026.

Make & Model
JAGUAR XJS
Year / Origin
1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 28 Jun 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
138,225 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 4.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 28 Jun 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1994
Engine
3980cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle presents a stable and consistent roadworthiness profile according to the available MOT records. The most recent test on 21 June 2025 at 138,225 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects or advisories. This follows a continuous string of clean passes dating back to at least June 2022, suggesting a consistent standard of maintenance and a lack of recurring mechanical or structural failures during the recorded period. The mileage accumulation is notably low for a vehicle of this age. The recorded data shows the car has covered only 1,626 miles between June 2022 and June 2025. This averages out to approximately 542 miles per year, which is significantly lower than the 4,320 miles per year calculated across the vehicle's 32-year lifespan. Such low annual usage often indicates the car is used for occasional leisure trips rather than daily commuting, though it can also imply periods of extended storage. While the MOT history shows no failures, the low annual mileage and the vehicle's age require a thorough physical inspection of age-sensitive components. Low usage often leads to perished rubber components, so a buyer should closely inspect the condition of suspension bushes, engine mounts, and various coolant hoses for signs of cracking or degradation. Given the Jaguar XJS's design, checking the structural integrity of the underside for corrosion is essential, as MOT testers focus primarily on visible surface rust rather than deep-seated structural decay. The lack of advisories regarding brake discs or pads suggests no immediate issues with binding calipers or uneven wear. However, because the car has covered very little distance recently, the buyer should verify that the braking system has been serviced to prevent corrosion on the discs and that the fuel system has been maintained to avoid issues common in vehicles that sit for long periods.
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L265 FEL Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 21/06/2025
  • 138,225 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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L265 FEL MOT History

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MOT Analysis

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Jaguar Xjs (L265 FEL) between June 2022 and June 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

L265 FEL Mileage History

  1. 11/06/2022136,599 mi
  2. 17/06/2023137,372 mi+773 mi
  3. 29/06/2024138,112 mi+740 mi
  4. 21/06/2025138,225 mi+113 mi

Average of roughly 537 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

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May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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