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261 DMT

1995 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2023
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

92,468 mi
Last recorded92,468 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2022
Typical for 1995 Jaguar Xjs82,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration261 DMT
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2022 92,468 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 92,433 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 92,429 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 92,423 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 89,379 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 89,379 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft bearing excessively worn Differential mounted (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 88,354 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 85,413 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 85,411 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 81,032 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 79,785 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 79,784 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 76,415 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 76,415 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 73,668 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 73,668 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 69,215 miles

Nearside front wheel bearing /hub has slight play.

Fail 1 Aug 2011 69,215 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front wheel bearing /hub has slight play.

Pass 2 Aug 2010 67,419 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 63,753 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH REAR HUBS.

Fail 6 Aug 2009 63,753 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH REAR HUBS.

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F WHEEL BEARING.

Pass 6 Aug 2008 58,683 miles

Slight play in rear universal joints. (forming top suspension link)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 55,265 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 55,260 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2006 50,901 miles

nearside front brake binding slightly.

Pass 12 Oct 2005 47,160 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xjs?

Based on 127,020 MOT tests across 12,009 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
540
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
12,009
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 5,735
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,722
brake binding 4,089
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,050
parking brake recording little or no effort 3,046
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261 DMT is a 1995 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1995 Jaguar Xjs models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 82,478 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xjs fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 5,735 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 261 DMT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xjs typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 31 years old, this Jaguar Xjs is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 261 DMT registered?

261 DMT is a 1995 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 10 November 1995.

Is 261 DMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 261 DMT shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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