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M5 KFM

1996 Jaguar Xjr

Red Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

128,607 mi
Last recorded128,607 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xjr107,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 KFM
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 128,607 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 126,839 miles

all tyres cracking in tread

Pass 7 Aug 2023 126,687 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 125,678 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 125,241 miles

rear diff oil leak

Fail 8 Feb 2022 125,241 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear diff oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2021 124,136 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 123,197 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

gear box mounting bush worn

Pass 1 Mar 2019 122,096 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 120,089 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2017 119,166 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 199,155 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xjr?

Based on 83,224 MOT tests across 6,293 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
2,952
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
6,293
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,708
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,269
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,231
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 997
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 918
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M5 KFM is a 1996 Jaguar Xjr in Red with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1996 Jaguar Xjr models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 107,316 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xjr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,708 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M5 KFM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xjr typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 30 years old, this Jaguar Xjr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M5 KFM registered?

M5 KFM is a 1996 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is M5 KFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 KFM shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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