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JBW 917

1995 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

66,187 mi
Last recorded66,187 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Jaguar Xjs82,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBW 917
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 66,187 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 66,030 miles

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

REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 27 Mar 2024 65,868 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 65,695 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer behind centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer behind centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 65,695 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/60r16 pirreli (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/60 r16 Pirreli (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer behind centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer behind centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 64,794 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 64,338 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 64,003 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 62,901 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 61,435 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 60,892 miles

both front tyres split and perished

Pass 2 Jun 2016 60,535 miles

both front tyre walls split and perished

Fail 31 May 2016 60,534 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front tyre walls split and perished

Pass 5 Jun 2015 60,120 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 59,304 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 59,304 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 58,508 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 57,567 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 56,933 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Jun 2011 56,933 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 56,676 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 56,372 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2008 55,523 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 55,290 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 55,289 miles

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2006 53,117 miles

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

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

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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JBW 917 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 80.8%.

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 JBW 917, 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 JBW 917 registered?

JBW 917 is a 1995 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is JBW 917 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JBW 917 shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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