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M251 MDV

1995 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

47,391 mi
Last recorded47,391 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 1995 Jaguar Xj110,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM251 MDV
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 47,391 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security by subframe mounting area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroding

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security by subframe mounting area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch coroding

under-shield covers fitted

Fail 29 Jun 2026 47,354 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill x2 place holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill x3 holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security by subframe mounting area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroding

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security by subframe mounting area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch coroding

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 9 May 2025 47,087 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 46,967 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 46,520 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 45,341 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 44,092 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 43,898 miles

all four tyres cracking with age

Pass 15 Apr 2019 43,609 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 41,355 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 38,559 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 36,616 miles

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

offside front tyre outer sidewall is deteriorating

Pass 27 Apr 2015 34,823 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 33,685 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 32,701 miles

o/s/r exhaust box in poor condtion

Pass 16 Mar 2012 27,482 miles

part of the exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 8 Mar 2011 27,345 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

small cuts in rear tyres

Pass 9 Mar 2010 27,250 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 6 Mar 2009 26,155 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 May 2008 25,729 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)

car genarally corroded and scabby under neath

Pass 7 Jun 2007 25,026 miles

vehicle getting quite scabby underneath

Pass 13 Jun 2006 24,459 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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M251 MDV is a 1995 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 M251 MDV, 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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M251 MDV is a 1995 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 5 April 1995.

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