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M696 DMR

1995 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

146,546 mi
Last recorded146,546 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 1995 Jaguar Xjs82,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM696 DMR
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 146,546 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covered in under sill

Pass 10 Sep 2013 145,771 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2013 145,765 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 145,939 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 145,195 miles

Nearside Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Dec 2009 139,313 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 139,313 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 131,274 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2008 131,274 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 124,828 miles

all rear coil springs rusty

front pads worn low

power steering pipes leaking

rear exhaust rusty

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

slight play in nearside rear wheel

Fail 14 Dec 2007 124,828 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

accident damage to nearside and front bumper

all coil springs rusty

front pads look low

offside rear wheel slightly damaged

power steering pipes leaking

rear exhaust rusty over axle

slight play in nearside rear wheel

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 15 Dec 2006 119,168 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 119,082 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

auto transmission / power steering pipes leaking @ offside front

both front upper shock absorber bushes fitted incorrectly

engine running rough at idle

front bumper damaged

slight crack around centre nearside exhaust box no leak

slight play in nearside rear void bush

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 17 Dec 2005 113,429 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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M696 DMR is a 1995 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 M696 DMR, 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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M696 DMR is a 1995 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 3 January 1995.

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