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M988 JKV

1995 Jaguar Xjs

Green Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,073 mi
Last recorded63,073 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 1995 Jaguar Xjs82,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM988 JKV
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 63,073 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 62,348 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2025 62,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 61,124 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 59,297 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 57,706 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 57,125 miles

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

Nearside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded all coil spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 57,089 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front general corrosion on suspension and sub-frame

Nearside Front Lower fuel pipe corroded next to chassis

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

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

Rear general corrosion on suspension and sub-frame

Fail 3 Mar 2020 57,087 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front general corrosion on suspension and sub-frame

Nearside Front Lower fuel pipe corroded next to chassis

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear general corrosion on suspension and sub-frame

Pass 23 Jul 2018 57,002 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 56,992 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

subframe corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2010 56,968 miles

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

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

all brake pipes have slight corrosion

floor pan near to jackin points have corrosion

fuel pipes have slight corrosion

n/s/f tyre has perrishing

Fail 26 Mar 2010 56,968 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all brake pipes have slight corrosion

floor pan near to jackin points have corrosion

fuel pipes have slight corrosion

n/s/f tyre has perrishing

Pass 22 Jun 2007 56,870 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 56,252 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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M988 JKV is a 1995 Jaguar Xjs in Green with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M988 JKV, 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 M988 JKV registered?

M988 JKV is a 1995 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 22 February 1995.

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