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N861 HFS

1995 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

50,898 mi
Last recorded50,898 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Jaguar Xjs82,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN861 HFS
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 50,898 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 50,557 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front service brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 1 Aug 2025 50,556 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front service brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 50,534 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is 21 years old plus sitting on 3mm tread

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres are 18 years old

Pass 10 Jun 2019 49,850 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive looks like oil coming from banjo bolts and pipe work (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff in-put seal leaking more than nearside seal which is leaking too (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear tyre getting low on tread and are 19 years old front tyres 15 years old advise a fresh set off new tyres

front power steering pipe wet with oil

Pass 22 May 2018 47,843 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2017 45,469 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 44,754 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 44,751 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both bushes on arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Braking system leaking pipe in engine bay above offside chassis leg under power steering resevoir (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both bushes on arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing full crim bearing (2.4.G.2)

gearbox oil cooler pipes slight leak of oil

Pass 6 Jan 2011 44,736 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 44,274 miles

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

nearside rear bumper orange lens missing

Pass 28 Mar 2008 44,008 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 43,609 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 43,101 miles

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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N861 HFS is a 1995 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 N861 HFS, 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 N861 HFS registered?

N861 HFS is a 1995 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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