1994 Jaguar XJS 4.0L Petrol · M684 HDV

The Jaguar XJS presents a stable roadworthiness status with no recorded defects across its recent MOT history. The most recent test on 22 April 2025 at 82,882 miles returned a clean pass, following the 23 May 2024 pass at 81,260 miles. The maintenance trend is resolving rather than worsening, as the vehicle has cleared every examination without advisories on consumables or structural items. Recorded mileage sits at 82,882 against a 32-year lifespan, an average of roughly 2,590 miles per year. The car covered only 1,622 miles between the April 2016 test at 76,962 miles and the April 2017 test at 78,849 miles, then 1,224 miles to May 2020 at 80,073 miles after a three-year gap, and a further 1,187 miles by May 2024. Such low annual use with standing periods implies light enthusiast ownership rather than neglected high-mileage wear, though sparse testing before 2024 leaves intervals partially undocumented. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake calipers given the age and likely dormant storage cycles that accelerate rubber perishing and seizing. The XJS is prone to structural corrosion on sills and subframes; the clean MOT record shows no tester-flagged rust, but DVSA examinations do not strip panels. Verify the condition of brake discs and exhaust emissions components during a cold start, as long idle spells can mask binding calipers or moisture ingress. The absence of advisories suggests prior keepers addressed upkeep before each test, yet low mileage alone does not certify mechanical integrity without a physical appraisal.