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M398 JWO

1995 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,798 mi
Last recorded68,798 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Jaguar Xjs82,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM398 JWO
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 68,798 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 68,141 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 68,011 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 67,767 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 66,970 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 66,917 miles

Front both nearside and offside tyres perished/cracked close to excessive

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Rear both nearside and offside tyres perished/cracked

Pass 1 Oct 2018 66,646 miles

heavy cracking on nearside and offside front tyres tread

Pass 12 Sep 2017 64,685 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 64,507 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 64,149 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 64,149 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 63,794 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 63,793 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 62,740 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 62,349 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 58,841 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 58,841 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 58,000 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 58,000 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 57,444 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 54,389 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 54,389 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 49,393 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 45,623 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 40,274 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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M398 JWO 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 M398 JWO, 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 M398 JWO registered?

M398 JWO is a 1995 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 28 April 1995.

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