1995 · 29 years old at test · Petrol mostly

1995 Jaguar XJ MOT pass rate and common faults

421 MOT tests in 2024. 75.3% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

113Well above average
Passed first time75.3%
Failed or needed repairs24.7%
Typical mileage at test98,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 421 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits4.3%
  2. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits2.4%
  3. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.1%
  4. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits1.9%
  5. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.7%
  6. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced1.4%
  7. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.4%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.4%
  9. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.4%
  10. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength1.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Emissions & leaks14.5%
  2. Lights & electrics13.1%
  3. Brakes10.0%
  4. Suspension8.1%
  5. Body & chassis5.9%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.8%
  7. Steering3.3%
  8. Tyres2.9%

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 weakened15.4%
  2. Wheel bearings: has excessive play15.2%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine12.8%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded10.0%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.7%

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: catalyst emissions: lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits. 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 XJ?

In 2024, 75.3% of 1995 Jaguar XJ cars passed their MOT first time, across 421 tests. The average for all 29-year-old cars was 66.8%.

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

The most common failure reasons were catalyst emissions: lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; headlamp: not working on dipped beam. The biggest problem area was emissions & leaks.

Is the 1995 Jaguar XJ reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 113, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).