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M31 XJS

1994 Jaguar Xjs

Beige Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

96,169 mi
Last recorded96,169 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 Jaguar Xjs88,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM31 XJS
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1994
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 96,169 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 95,887 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 95,887 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 96,564 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 95,042 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine, gearbox and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 95,037 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front at calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine, gearbox and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front and o/s/r (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 94,466 miles

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

Central Lower Oil leak, but not excessive @ TRANSMISSION (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive @ SUMP AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material THROUGHOUT (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive @ REAR DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 94,046 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 92,775 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 92,775 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 91,350 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 May 2018 91,350 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 91,076 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 90,819 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 90,527 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 90,481 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 90,355 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 90,180 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 89,282 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 88,117 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 68,117 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 87,153 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 84,586 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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

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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M31 XJS is a 1994 Jaguar Xjs in Beige with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1994 Jaguar Xjs models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 88,252 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 M31 XJS, 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 32 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 M31 XJS registered?

M31 XJS is a 1994 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 29 August 1994.

Is M31 XJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M31 XJS shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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