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N703 BNC

1995 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

89,357 mi
Last recorded89,357 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 1995 Jaguar Xjs82,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN703 BNC
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 89,357 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 86,431 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 86,407 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 80,343 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 80,343 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 79,901 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 79,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 76,696 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 75,543 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 71,037 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 68,582 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 67,289 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 64,855 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 64,855 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Fail 14 Jul 2014 63,354 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 63,354 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 61,595 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 61,595 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 59,896 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 58,755 miles

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

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

Suface corrosion under vehicle but not affecting chassis strength

Pass 21 Jun 2010 55,869 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 54,666 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Jun 2009 54,666 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 51,043 miles

n/s/f tyre is out of shape cracking & deep cuts in tread

o/s/f tyre is out of shape

Pass 16 Jul 2007 47,346 miles

n/s/f/ tyre is worn on inner edge cuts in the tread

Pass 20 Jun 2006
Fail 19 Jun 2006 42,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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N703 BNC is a 1995 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 N703 BNC, 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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N703 BNC is a 1995 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 October 1995.

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