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F16 XJS

1995 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

48,882 mi
Last recorded48,882 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1995 Jaguar Xjs82,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF16 XJS
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 48,882 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2025 48,880 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 20 Jul 2024 48,709 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 48,033 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 47,301 miles

Coil spring worn both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 46,814 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 45,979 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 44,777 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 44,202 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 44,202 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 43,689 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 42,948 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 42,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 41,219 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 39,977 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 39,977 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 38,609 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 38,609 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 36,973 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 36,959 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 May 2011 36,883 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 36,568 miles

n/s front brake pipe from hose to caliper rusty

o/s front brake pipe from hose to caliper rusty

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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F16 XJS is a 1995 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 F16 XJS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F16 XJS registered?

F16 XJS is a 1995 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is F16 XJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for F16 XJS shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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