1993 · 31 years old at test · Petrol mostly

1993 Jaguar XJ MOT pass rate and common faults

123 MOT tests in 2024. 75.6% passed first time, compared with 67.5% for all cars the same age.

112Well above average
Passed first time75.6%
Failed or needed repairs24.4%
Typical mileage at test82,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 123 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush2.4%
  2. Washers: not working2.4%
  3. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits2.4%
  4. Side repeaters: not working1.6%
  5. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault1.6%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.6%
  7. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits1.6%
  8. Seat belts - condition: not functioning as intended1.6%
  9. Stop lamp: all not working1.6%
    4 marked dangerous
  10. Service brake performance: has no recorded effort at a wheel1.6%
    3 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics11.4%
  2. Emissions & leaks8.9%
  3. Brakes8.9%
  4. Suspension6.5%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.5%
  6. Seat belts & airbags3.3%
  7. Body & chassis3.3%
  8. Tyres1.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine13.0%
  2. Wheel bearings: has excessive play13.0%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.4%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn8.9%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened7.3%

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: shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush. 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 XJ?

In 2024, 75.6% of 1993 Jaguar XJ cars passed their MOT first time, across 123 tests. The average for all 31-year-old cars was 67.5%.

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

The most common failure reasons were shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush; washers: not working; catalyst emissions: lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 1993 Jaguar XJ reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 112, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).