1993 Jaguar XJ 4.0L Petrol · 993 YPL
1993 Jaguar XJ (4.0L, petrol). First registered 22 Feb 1993. Recorded mileage 130,521 miles. MOT expired on 01 Dec 2022. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XJ
- Year / Origin
- 1993
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Dec 2022
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,521 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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993 YPL Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/12/2021
- 130,521 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
993 YPL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Jaguar Xj (993 YPL) between October 2021 and December 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 December 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill seat mounting ”.
993 YPL Mileage History
- 26/10/2021130,513 mi
- 30/11/2021130,517 mi+4 mi
- 02/12/2021130,521 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 79 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Jaguar Jaguar XJ (X350/X351)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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