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M188 UBV

1995 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

44,689 mi
Last recorded44,689 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 1995 Jaguar Xjs82,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM188 UBV
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 44,689 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 44,652 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 44,645 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 44,639 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 44,461 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 44,244 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 44,053 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 43,770 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 43,514 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 43,071 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 42,196 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 40,934 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 40,282 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 40,282 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 39,719 miles

play in nearside front rack end

Pass 6 Jan 2012 38,756 miles

brake pipes covered in grease

play in nearside front ball joint

Pass 6 Jan 2011 38,110 miles

fuel pipes heavily corroded

offside and nearside front brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

play in nearside front track rod end very near excessive

slight play in offside front track rod end

Pass 21 Jan 2010 37,282 miles

slight play in nearside front steering arm bushes

Pass 10 Feb 2009 36,341 miles

nearside rear trailing arm bush starting to unbond

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner edges

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 1 Feb 2008 35,744 miles

offside front tyre on limit

Pass 13 Feb 2007 33,954 miles

o/s n/s front tyres on 1.6mm mot limit

unable to fully check steering components due to covers fitted.

Pass 9 Feb 2006 33,194 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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M188 UBV is a 1995 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 M188 UBV, 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 M188 UBV registered?

M188 UBV is a 1995 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M188 UBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M188 UBV shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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