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M979 LWK

1995 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

26,866 mi
Last recorded26,866 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 1995 Jaguar Xjs82,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM979 LWK
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 26,866 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 26,345 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 26,336 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2022 26,081 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 24,839 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 23,584 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 23,532 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 23,532 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 22,700 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 22,494 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 20,782 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 20,391 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play detected at both rear wheels

slight play detected at nsf wheel

Pass 29 Jul 2014 20,326 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 20,189 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 19,915 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 19,407 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 19,132 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 19,028 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 18,431 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 18,160 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 17,894 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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M979 LWK is a 1995 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 M979 LWK, 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 M979 LWK registered?

M979 LWK is a 1995 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M979 LWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for M979 LWK shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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