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N956 RKV

1995 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

104,904 mi
Last recorded104,904 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1995 Jaguar Xjs82,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN956 RKV
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 104,904 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal brake pipes painted (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 104,473 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2024 104,473 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2014 104,322 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 103,644 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 103,644 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 102,107 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak from diff

Pass 14 Jan 2011 100,576 miles

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

front bump stops u/s

Pass 26 Jan 2010 98,105 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 98,105 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2009 95,465 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 91,812 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 88,999 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 88,973 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Dec 2005 84,886 miles

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

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
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N956 RKV is a 1995 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 N956 RKV, 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 N956 RKV?

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What year was N956 RKV registered?

N956 RKV is a 1995 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 20 October 1995.

Is N956 RKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N956 RKV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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