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M700 XJS

1995 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

131,073 mi
Last recorded131,073 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1995 Jaguar Xjs82,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM700 XJS
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 131,073 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 131,072 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 131,070 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 131,053 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 130,846 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 130,716 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 130,597 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 129,712 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 127,442 miles

rear tyres getting low

Pass 14 Sep 2016 125,876 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 124,595 miles

Air bag light does not illuminate

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Steering rack mounts have slight play, and oil leak around rack area

Pass 10 Sep 2014 122,613 miles

slight play in osr hub

Pass 16 Sep 2013 119,640 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 116,758 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 114,509 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 111,192 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 107,197 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 103,474 miles

rear gearbox mount worn

Pass 20 Sep 2007 92,973 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 92,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight play both rear hubs

Pass 3 Oct 2006 89,783 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 89,772 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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M700 XJS is a 1995 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 M700 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 M700 XJS?

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What year was M700 XJS registered?

M700 XJS is a 1995 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M700 XJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M700 XJS shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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