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N279 TNV

1995 Jaguar Xjs

Turquoise Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,779 mi
Last recorded125,779 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1995 Jaguar Xjs82,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN279 TNV
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1995
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 125,779 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 124,944 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 123,896 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 123,872 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 121,509 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 121,485 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 120,615 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 120,344 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 120,326 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 120,100 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 119,892 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 119,892 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Wheel nut(s) loose x3 (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 115,397 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front floor badly corroded

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint both sides (2.4.G.4b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 115,397 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front floor badly corroded

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint both sides (2.4.G.4b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 114,710 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 8 Jul 2015 114,708 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 24 Jun 2014 112,533 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 112,533 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 111,359 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

n/s/r tyre cut but no cords exposed

Pass 20 Jun 2012 110,753 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2011 108,985 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 108,301 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 105,928 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 101,068 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2007 101,060 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 97,065 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 97,032 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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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N279 TNV is a 1995 Jaguar Xjs in Turquoise with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 N279 TNV, 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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N279 TNV is a 1995 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 3 November 1995.

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