1995 · 29 years old at test · Petrol mostly

1995 Jaguar Xjs MOT pass rate and common faults

320 MOT tests in 2024. 84.7% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

127Well above average
Passed first time84.7%
Failed or needed repairs15.3%
Typical mileage at test83,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 320 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.2%
  2. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength1.6%
  3. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits1.3%
  4. Wheel bearings: has excessive play0.9%
  5. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault0.9%
  6. Service brake performance: excessively binding0.9%
  7. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced0.9%
  8. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.9%
  9. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits0.9%
  10. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits0.6%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes5.6%
  2. Emissions & leaks5.6%
  3. Lights & electrics5.6%
  4. Suspension4.7%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.7%
  6. Seat belts & airbags0.9%
  7. Tyres0.9%
  8. Body & chassis0.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened7.5%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine6.9%
  3. Wheel bearings: has excessive play5.0%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.7%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 1995 Jaguar Xjs?

In 2024, 84.7% of 1995 Jaguar Xjs cars passed their MOT first time, across 320 tests. The average for all 29-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1995 Jaguar Xjs?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; catalyst emissions: lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 1995 Jaguar Xjs reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 127, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).