CarVerify

Free Car Check

N551 LGS

1995 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 3980cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

50,736 mi
Last recorded50,736 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2014
Typical for 1995 Jaguar Xjs82,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Jaguar
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationN551 LGS
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2014 50,736 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Nearside rear tyre wearing close to legal limit.

Rear coil springs corroded.

Fail 29 Aug 2014 50,735 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Nearside front brake binding slightly.

Nearside rear tyre wearing close to legal limit.

Rear coil springs corroded.

Pass 27 May 2011 50,724 miles

Nearside Inner 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)

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

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

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

advise abs light comes on when driving goes out on test

Fail 17 May 2011 50,724 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Inner 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)

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2010 50,658 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 May 2010 50,658 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2009 50,619 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 50,458 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 50,457 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on inner edges †n/s/r tyre worn to wear limiters

Pass 29 Nov 2005 49,215 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 49,215 miles

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

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
Full Jaguar Xjs reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

N551 LGS is a 1995 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 N551 LGS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N551 LGS?

You can check the full history of N551 LGS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was N551 LGS registered?

N551 LGS is a 1995 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N551 LGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N551 LGS shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N551 LGS have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on N551 LGS. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.