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M256 ROX

1995 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

93,185 mi
Last recorded93,185 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 1995 Jaguar Xjs82,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM256 ROX
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 93,185 miles
Pass 24 May 2025 92,638 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit also cracked and perished 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit also cracked and perished 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 92,452 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2022 92,379 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 92,250 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 92,219 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 92,210 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 92,090 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2018 92,090 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 91,603 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Feb 2017 91,603 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 90,883 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 87,988 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 83,832 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 83,822 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 79,749 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 72,906 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)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 69,014 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 67,859 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 64,724 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 62,002 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 61,751 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 60,211 miles

offside front and nearside front suspension coil spring lower coils corroded,but no fractures at time of test

Pass 12 Sep 2006 57,797 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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M256 ROX is a 1995 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M256 ROX, 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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M256 ROX is a 1995 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 June 1995.

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