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M396 XRO

1995 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

150,687 mi
Last recorded150,687 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 1995 Jaguar Xjs82,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM396 XRO
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 150,687 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 150,630 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 150,288 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 149,929 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 149,766 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2020 147,501 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 144,124 miles

hand brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the system requires adjustment or repair (o/s readings lower

Fail 29 Apr 2019 144,124 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

hand brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the system requires adjustment or repair (o/s readings lower

Pass 13 Apr 2018 140,206 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 140,198 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened BOTH - chaffing on lower suspension arms (3.5.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 132,975 miles

Offside park brake reading lower - Requirements only just met. It would appear that the system requires adjustment or repair

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush BOTH arms - (bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 129,684 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALL four tyres getting low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 119,098 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 111,151 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 103,279 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 103,279 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 98,070 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 98,047 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 94,684 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 90,076 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 82,935 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 82,935 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 74,561 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 63,383 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 52,694 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 XRO is a 1995 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M396 XRO, 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 M396 XRO registered?

M396 XRO is a 1995 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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