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M840 MHV

1995 Jaguar Xjs

Beige Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

136,843 mi
Last recorded136,843 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 Jaguar Xjs82,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM840 MHV
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1995
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 136,843 miles

Surface and floor corrosion !!

Pass 21 Feb 2025 136,840 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 136,827 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight corrosion top of wings under bonnet

Pass 25 Jan 2023 136,812 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 136,782 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight corrosion top of front wings under bonnet

Pass 27 Jan 2021 136,707 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2021 136,701 miles

Emissions not tested vehicle overheated during test (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 136,648 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear slight play inner diff flange

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 136,478 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 136,452 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 136,149 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 135,122 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 133,574 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 188,631 miles

Front coil springs corroded.

Rear trailing arm bushes seperating.

Pass 15 Jan 2014 185,701 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Dec 2012 177,525 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front brake discs lipped

both rear brake discs lipped & slightly scored

engine oil leak

front wipers slightly smearing

Fail 26 Jan 2012 175,158 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

play in n/s/r differential output shaft

Pass 26 Jan 2012 175,158 miles

play in n/s/r differential output shaft

Pass 27 Jan 2011 171,664 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 166,566 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 158,413 miles

play felt at nearside rear wheel

Pass 24 Jan 2008 147,060 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 135,380 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 125,834 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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M840 MHV is a 1995 Jaguar Xjs in Beige with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 M840 MHV, 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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What year was M840 MHV registered?

M840 MHV is a 1995 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 10 February 1995.

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