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XJS 40C

1995 Jaguar Xjs

Turquoise Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

60,161 mi
Last recorded60,161 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Jaguar Xjs82,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJS 40C
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1995
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 60,161 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 59,933 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 59,651 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 59,496 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering bottle has slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2022 59,494 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2019 58,774 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 57,564 miles

Front Coil spring worn both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2017 57,135 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 56,939 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 56,719 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 56,282 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 55,631 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 52,560 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 51,036 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 47,173 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 44,262 miles

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

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 40C is a 1995 Jaguar Xjs in Turquoise with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 40C, 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 40C registered?

XJS 40C is a 1995 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 19 September 1995.

Is XJS 40C safe to buy?

The MOT history for XJS 40C shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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