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H16 XJS

1995 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

43,954 mi
Last recorded43,954 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1995 Jaguar Xjs82,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH16 XJS
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 43,954 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 43,364 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 43,173 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 42,828 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 42,131 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 41,562 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 40,737 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN EDGES

Pass 24 May 2018 39,905 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 38,961 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN EDGES

Pass 3 Jun 2016 38,308 miles

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGES

O/S/F TYRE WORN INNER EDGE

Fail 27 May 2016 38,288 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGES

O/S/F TYRE WORN INNER EDGE

Pass 29 May 2015 37,682 miles

front tyres slight wear inner edges

slight bind to n/s/f wheel

Pass 23 May 2014 37,150 miles

slight bind nearside front brake caliper

Pass 16 May 2013 36,388 miles

slight bind to nearside front wheel

Pass 26 May 2012 36,009 miles

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

nearside front wheel has slight bind

Pass 28 May 2011 35,412 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 34,609 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 May 2009 34,123 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2008 33,879 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2007 32,993 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 30,995 miles

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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H16 XJS is a 1995 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H16 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 H16 XJS registered?

H16 XJS is a 1995 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is H16 XJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for H16 XJS shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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