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M883 SKP

1995 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

133,365 mi
Last recorded133,365 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 Jaguar Xjs82,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM883 SKP
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 133,365 miles

Front font washers showing low effort

oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2026 133,355 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative hazard not working (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps rear n/s number plate not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Front fog lamp not working rear o/s fog light not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing rear o/s reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front font washers showing low effort

oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2024 125,537 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm aft bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm aft bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 125,437 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 125,376 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 125,258 miles

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

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2019 125,258 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2018 124,364 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 124,357 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement The rear of Gearbox Area. (6.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 124,322 miles

Fuel pipe's rusted

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 25 Feb 2016 124,321 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fuel pipe's rusted

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

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

Slight front brake imbalance

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 123,692 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

The rear suspension bushes are starting to perrish

Fail 15 Apr 2014 123,686 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

The rear suspension bushes are starting to perrish

Pass 23 May 2012 123,654 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 122,890 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)

steering rack mount bush worn

Pass 14 Jun 2010 119,105 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 115,655 miles

slight leak on nsf rack boot / rack

Fail 1 Jun 2009 115,655 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

slight leak on nsf rack boot / rack

Pass 5 Jun 2008 114,347 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 111,883 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 111,883 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

rear diff leal at propshaft

rear gearbox mount very weak

handbrake cables rubbing on exhaust and suspension

metal brake pipes pitted

offside rear ABS sensor touching exhaust and melted through

power steering leak at nearside rack gaiter

Pass 3 Jan 2006 107,656 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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M883 SKP is a 1995 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 M883 SKP, 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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M883 SKP is a 1995 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 27 April 1995.

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