1993 Jaguar XJS: common problems and MOT failures
What MOT testers find on the Jaguar XJS first registered in 1993: we looked at the 899 MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
Common 1993 Jaguar XJS MOT failures and advisories
The share of 1993 Jaguar XJS MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Lights and electrics25% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
- Suspension23% of testsRough price £120–£400
At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.
- Brakes18% of testsRough price £150–£350
At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.
- Oil and fluid leaks14% of testsRough price £80–£600
At the viewing: Look under the engine and on the ground where the car is usually parked for fresh oil or fluid.
- Tyres12% of testsRough price £70–£150
At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.
- Rust and bodywork9% of testsRough price £150–£1,000
At the viewing: Check the sills, wheel arches and underneath for rust, and look along the panels for uneven gaps or paint.
Questions to ask the seller before buying a 1993 Jaguar XJS
Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.
- Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?
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Other years
Every year of the Jaguar XJS compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 585 | Suspension 18% |
| 1995 | 982 | Suspension 18% |
| 1994 | 869 | Suspension 21% |
| 1992 | 673 | Lights and electrics 26% |
| 1991 | 747 | Lights and electrics 21% |
| 1990 | 1,008 | Suspension 22% |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test done in Great Britain during 2023–2025, counting the MOTs of Jaguar XJS cars first registered in 1993. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score