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N126 MGL

1995 Jaguar Xjs

Green Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

44,048 mi
Last recorded44,048 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1995 Jaguar Xjs82,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN126 MGL
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 44,048 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2025 44,048 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 43,915 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 43,790 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL flexi brake hoses covered with under seal at time of test (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 43,749 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexi ferrule corroded covered with underseal at time of test (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake lines covered in underseal at time of test (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 43,964 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL brake flexi hose ferrules front and rear covered with under seal at time of test (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes covered with under seal at time of test (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 42,918 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 42,785 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

steering rack bushes worn,slight end movement on lock to lock ckecks

Pass 26 Jul 2018 41,865 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 41,365 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 41,222 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Aug 2016 41,192 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 41,024 miles

Heavily waxoyled undearneath

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 39,421 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 38,579 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 37,434 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 36,466 miles

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)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 35,322 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 34,781 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 34,781 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 33,100 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2008 33,100 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 31,069 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 29,978 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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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N126 MGL is a 1995 Jaguar Xjs in Green with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N126 MGL, 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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N126 MGL is a 1995 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 21 October 1995.

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