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N20 XJS

1995 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,785 mi
Last recorded78,785 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Jaguar Xjs82,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN20 XJS
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 78,785 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 78,382 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 12 Apr 2024 77,640 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2024 77,640 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 77,462 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 77,458 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 76,459 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 76,310 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 76,310 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

play in front wheel bearings.

Pass 4 Apr 2007 67,221 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 66,858 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 66,854 miles

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

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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N20 XJS is a 1995 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N20 XJS, 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 N20 XJS registered?

N20 XJS is a 1995 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 August 1995.

Is N20 XJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N20 XJS shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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