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XJS 40

1995 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

123,942 mi
Last recorded123,942 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1995 Jaguar Xjs82,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJS 40
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 123,942 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge severely worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated into caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 123,441 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated into caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 122,781 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear tyre nearing limit

Pass 27 Sep 2022 122,361 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 121,735 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 121,267 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 120,893 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 119,135 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 118,352 miles

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

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

advise on n/s/f brake binding

Pass 7 Jul 2016 117,391 miles

badly corroded outer sills

major oil leak

small rotted hole in n/s floor pan

Pass 29 Jun 2015 116,758 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 116,238 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 116,114 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 116,097 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 115,734 miles

nearside front seat mount starting to corrode

nearside rear outer sill/arch corroding

Pass 10 Jan 2012 114,660 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 112,855 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 110,128 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 107,858 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 106,751 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 105,197 miles

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

steering rack bushes slight play

Pass 23 Dec 2005 102,722 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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XJS 40 is a 1995 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 XJS 40, 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

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What year was XJS 40 registered?

XJS 40 is a 1995 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 2 February 1995.

Is XJS 40 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XJS 40 shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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