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M396 MRJ

1994 Jaguar Xjs

Green Petrol 5993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,381 mi
Last recorded27,381 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Jaguar Xjs88,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM396 MRJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 27,381 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 27,378 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 27,373 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 27,370 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 27,335 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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M396 MRJ is a 1994 Jaguar Xjs in Green with a 5,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M396 MRJ, 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.

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What year was M396 MRJ registered?

M396 MRJ is a 1994 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 26 August 1994.

Is M396 MRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M396 MRJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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