Jaguar Xjr (1994)

212 real MOT outcomes analysed • 71.8% first-time pass rate

1994 Jaguar Xjr

CarHunch analysed 212 real MOT records for the 1994 Jaguar Xjr. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Below average reliability 8.2% below UK average
71.8%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
111,608
typical mileage
94,842–138,658 middle half
20.8%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
2.83
avg MOT failures per car
over 9.7 tests on record

What to check before buying a 1994 Jaguar Xjr

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • ⚠️ 20.8% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Petrol (99%) 209 71.7% 2.82
LPG (1%) 3 78.7% 3.33

Mileage Distribution

Most 1994 Jaguar Xjr vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

94,842
low mileage
111,608
typical
138,658
high mileage

Half of all 1994 Jaguar Xjr vehicles fall between 94,842 and 138,658 miles.

1994 Jaguar Xjr — Still on the Road

Numbers are declining — 21 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (37% of peak).

57 21 2014 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.

MOT History Averages

9.7
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
2.83
Avg failures per vehicle
17.3
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 1994 Jaguar Xjr

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 56.8%
    Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play
  • 51.3%
    Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play
  • 42.6%
    Parking brake: efficiency below requirements
  • 41.2%
    Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 38.4%
    Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 28.4%
    Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play
  • 25.9%
    Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 25.3%
    Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1994. Counts include advisories and failures.

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