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M472 XPP

1995 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

121,495 mi
Last recorded121,495 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 1995 Jaguar Xjs82,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM472 XPP
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 121,495 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack and pipes (2.1.5 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Various areas of vehicle chassis slightly corroded, none deemed excessive

Various underside components slightly corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2024 121,424 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both corroded at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded before flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f & n/s/r cracking & perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Sep 2023 121,416 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 117,585 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f & n/s/r perished sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 109,005 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 103,711 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 103,034 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 103,015 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 May 2016 102,779 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 102,779 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 101,759 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all four tyres in poor condition and perished

play in steering rack

Fail 11 Aug 2015 101,759 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all four tyres in poor condition and perished

play in steering rack

Pass 19 Jul 2014 101,333 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2013 100,409 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both rear trailing arm bushes are split

Pass 20 Jul 2013 100,409 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes are split

Pass 21 Jul 2012 99,571 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 98,898 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 97,911 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 96,978 miles

off side front wheel bearing has slight play

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 19 Jul 2008 95,126 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 93,251 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 93,251 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 89,993 miles

slight leak from steering rack

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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M472 XPP is a 1995 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M472 XPP, 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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M472 XPP is a 1995 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 16 May 1995.

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