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M997 LWK

1995 Jaguar Xjs

Green Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

91,553 mi
Last recorded91,553 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2021
Typical for 1995 Jaguar Xjs82,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM997 LWK
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2021 91,553 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear subframe corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2016 91,323 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 91,319 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail at subframe mounting (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 89,399 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 89,397 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 87,323 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 87,320 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2011 85,719 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 81,982 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 78,176 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 78,176 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 75,167 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Aug 2008 75,161 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in rear drive shafts.both sides.

Pass 24 Jul 2007 72,014 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 72,014 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 66,770 miles

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

hole in offside front floor

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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M997 LWK is a 1995 Jaguar Xjs in Green with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 M997 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 M997 LWK registered?

M997 LWK is a 1995 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 3 May 1995.

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