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M225 VCT

1995 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

127,024 mi
Last recorded127,024 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 1995 Jaguar Xj110,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM225 VCT
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2026 127,024 miles

Central Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 125,978 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 116,232 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 110,135 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 102,138 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 101,683 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 101,681 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2018 100,347 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 99,748 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 87,161 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced glass cracked (1.7.5a)

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

slight play in o/s steering rack inner joint

Fail 23 Dec 2015 87,161 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced glass cracked (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in o/s steering rack inner joint

Pass 13 Jul 2015 82,708 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 73,378 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2013 63,538 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 58,899 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 54,175 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 48,302 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 44,676 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 37,871 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 37,871 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 22 May 2007 34,415 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 29,662 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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M225 VCT is a 1995 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 M225 VCT, 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 M225 VCT registered?

M225 VCT is a 1995 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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The MOT history for M225 VCT shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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