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J40 SMM

1995 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,132 mi
Last recorded94,132 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 1995 Jaguar Xj110,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ40 SMM
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 94,132 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

Front Wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 93,842 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 93,767 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 89,278 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 89,262 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2021 84,815 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 84,545 miles

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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J40 SMM is a 1995 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 J40 SMM, 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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How do I check the history of J40 SMM?

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What year was J40 SMM registered?

J40 SMM is a 1995 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 10 January 1995.

Is J40 SMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J40 SMM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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