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M55 JCS

1995 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

134,096 mi
Last recorded134,096 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2022
Typical for 1995 Jaguar Xjs82,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM55 JCS
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2022 134,096 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Weakened at mounting point (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front road springs corroded

Front subframe mountings perished

Rear road springs corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2021 133,830 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Road springs corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2021 133,830 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Road springs corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2019 133,544 miles

All road springs corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 133,542 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded two (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front sill area holed reference corrosion [not a prescribed area]

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded two (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 133,179 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Oil leak ()

nearside front outer sill slightly corroding

nearside front tyre getting worn on inner tread detected

offside front and outer sills have signs of corrosion detected

rear chassis has areas of corrosion detected

Pass 25 May 2016 132,257 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

nearside front outer sill corroding

nearside front tyre getting worn on inner tread detected

offside front and rear outer sills have areas of corrosion detected

rear chassis has areas of corrosion detected

slight oil leak

Fail 26 Oct 2015 132,249 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

nearside front outer sill corroding

nearside front tyre getting worn on inner tread detected

offside front and rear outere sills have signs of corrosion detected

oil leak

rear chassis has areas of corrosion detected

Pass 20 Aug 2014 132,219 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 132,217 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 121,268 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 114,811 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 114,294 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2006 913,554 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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M55 JCS is a 1995 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 M55 JCS, 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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M55 JCS is a 1995 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 24 February 1995.

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