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J31 GVS

1995 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

66,983 mi
Last recorded66,983 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1995 Jaguar Xj110,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ31 GVS
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 66,983 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2026 66,980 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 66,948 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 66,942 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 66,787 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 66,777 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 66,049 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 65,712 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 65,712 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 65,591 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 65,289 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 64,839 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 62,216 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 62,134 miles

n/s/f tyre is badly perished

o/s/f tyre is badly perished

Pass 24 Feb 2014 55,494 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2013 46,462 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Feb 2013 46,462 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Feb 2012 42,807 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 41,608 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 40,541 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 39,494 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 38,260 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r exhaust mount bent - secure

Pass 10 Jan 2007 36,251 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 36,251 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 34,907 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?

Based on 909,077 MOT tests across 81,250 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
3,561
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
81,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,485
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,052
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 12,020
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,165
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 10,319
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J31 GVS is a 1995 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 1995 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 110,702 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xj fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,485 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J31 GVS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xj typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 31 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J31 GVS registered?

J31 GVS is a 1995 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 23 March 1995.

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