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M185 XSL

1995 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

96,084 mi
Last recorded96,084 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2020
Typical for 1995 Jaguar Xj110,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM185 XSL
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2020 96,084 miles

Coil spring corroded front n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

underside recently waxoiled

Fail 28 Apr 2020 96,084 miles

Coil spring corroded front n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

underside recently waxoiled

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working replace bulb (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 96,075 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 95,883 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 95,521 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 95,172 miles

n/s rear corroded

Pass 28 May 2015 95,080 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 94,829 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 93,383 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2012 92,253 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

heavy wax oild front to rear

Pass 28 Jan 2011 90,969 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 89,549 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 88,056 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 87,224 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 86,574 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 85,920 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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M185 XSL is a 1995 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 M185 XSL, 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 M185 XSL registered?

M185 XSL is a 1995 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 12 May 1995.

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