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M987 UMT

1995 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

119,290 mi
Last recorded119,290 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 Jaguar Xjs82,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM987 UMT
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 119,290 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 118,812 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 118,435 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 118,207 miles

oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2021 118,047 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 118,032 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 117,707 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 116,927 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 115,945 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 114,975 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 114,160 miles

corrosion starting in o/s/r and n/s/r floor and sills.

o/s/r tramp arm bushes worn.

Fail 23 Nov 2016 114,160 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

corrosion starting in o/s/r and n/s/r floor and sills.

o/s/r tramp arm bushes worn.

Pass 10 Nov 2015 113,295 miles

both rear tramp arm bushes getting worn and tramp arms starting to corroded.

corrosion starting in sills ans floor both sides.

Pass 7 Oct 2014 111,888 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 110,857 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 109,122 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 107,243 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 107,243 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 104,824 miles

N/S/R Lamp lens broken

Pass 27 Nov 2009 102,306 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 100,879 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 98,200 miles

all tyres wearing low 3mm, n/s/r tramp arm corroded.front lower seat belt moun ting starting to corrode

Pass 7 Nov 2006 93,767 miles

Front seatbelt,lower outer mounts starting to corrode N/S & O/S

Front tyres wearing 3-4 mm †Rear tyres wearing 2-3 mm

N/S/R & O/S/R chasis member starting to corrode

front no plate cracked

Pass 21 Nov 2005 88,992 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 88,992 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front & rear tyres wearing on inner & outer edges

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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M987 UMT is a 1995 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 M987 UMT, 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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M987 UMT is a 1995 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 14 March 1995.

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