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M40 XJS

1995 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

100,068 mi
Last recorded100,068 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1995 Jaguar Xjs82,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM40 XJS
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 100,068 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 99,435 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2025 99,389 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 98,737 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 97,735 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 96,888 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 95,962 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 95,057 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 94,981 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2019 93,800 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2019 93,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 92,983 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 91,512 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 89,691 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 88,486 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 87,593 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 86,528 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 85,175 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 84,056 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 84,028 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 82,468 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 80,581 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 77,807 miles

Throtle sticking slightly Oil leak from engine

Pass 7 Nov 2007 75,382 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 70,737 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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M40 XJS is a 1995 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 M40 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 31 years old, this Jaguar Xjs is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M40 XJS?

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What year was M40 XJS registered?

M40 XJS is a 1995 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 19 September 1995.

Is M40 XJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M40 XJS shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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