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M243 STV

1995 Jaguar Xjs

Turquoise Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

123,951 mi
Last recorded123,951 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2023
Typical for 1995 Jaguar Xjs82,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM243 STV
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1995
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2023 123,951 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 123,810 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 123,504 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 123,504 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 May 2020 123,334 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 121,337 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 118,922 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 115,094 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 113,415 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 111,476 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 109,164 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 107,255 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 104,118 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 102,370 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 100,437 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 99,177 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 97,908 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 96,430 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s rear flexy brake pipe at ferrile corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2007 96,380 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s rear ferrule on flexy brake pipe corroded

o/s headlamp on high limit

Pass 24 Mar 2006 91,528 miles

N/S/R tyre cut on inner sidewall

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2006 91,472 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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M243 STV is a 1995 Jaguar Xjs in Turquoise with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 M243 STV, 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.

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What year was M243 STV registered?

M243 STV is a 1995 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 10 March 1995.

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