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N116 DHE

1995 Jaguar Xjs

Turquoise Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

127,656 mi
Last recorded127,656 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1995 Jaguar Xjs82,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN116 DHE
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1995
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 127,656 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 127,429 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 126,999 miles

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

Nearside Front outer sill slightly corroded

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

Nearside Rear outer sill slightly corroded

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 125,626 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 124,343 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 124,037 miles

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

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 122,778 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 119,298 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 118,809 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 118,673 miles

coil spring corroded front & rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 117,848 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 117,845 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 115,010 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear reflector crack

Fail 3 Dec 2013 115,009 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil leak

nearside rear reflector crack

Pass 2 Nov 2012 114,068 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 114,015 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 112,890 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 112,890 miles

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 107,015 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 106,677 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 106,675 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 100,836 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 100,834 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Off- side rear hand brake efficency is poor.

Pass 16 Jan 2006 92,297 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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N116 DHE is a 1995 Jaguar Xjs in Turquoise with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 N116 DHE, 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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N116 DHE is a 1995 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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