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N281 CMJ

1995 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

122,315 mi
Last recorded122,315 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 1995 Jaguar Xjs82,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN281 CMJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 122,315 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 122,161 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 121,622 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2022 119,804 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 117,734 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 115,639 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 114,687 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 114,495 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 114,374 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 114,177 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 114,076 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 113,593 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 113,101 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 113,091 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 111,650 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 108,871 miles

Oil leak

brake pad wear indicator on

Pass 6 Dec 2010 108,079 miles

both rear brake discs corroded

front brakes 20% out of balance

Fail 29 Nov 2010 108,077 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

both rear brake discs corroded

front brakes 20% out of balance

Pass 27 Nov 2009 107,240 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 107,240 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 105,673 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 104,521 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake hose ferulles corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2006 103,062 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 101,696 miles

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

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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N281 CMJ is a 1995 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 N281 CMJ, 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 N281 CMJ registered?

N281 CMJ is a 1995 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 20 October 1995.

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