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1995 Jaguar XJ 3.2L Petrol · M538 XPP

M538 XPP

1995 Jaguar XJ (3.2L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1995. Recorded mileage 153,673 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
JAGUAR XJ
Year / Origin
1995 · Manchester
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 31/08/2017
Road Tax
Untaxed (25/07/2017)
Recorded Mileage
153,673 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 3.2L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 31/08/2017
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 25/07/2017
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1995
Engine
3239cc

M538 XPP Key Findings

  • 14 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 24/08/2016
  • 153,673 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
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! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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Reliability & Known Issues

Known faults for Jaguar Jaguar XJ (X350/X351)

Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.

M538 XPP Mileage History

  1. 10/02/200697,194 mi
  2. 09/02/2007102,383 mi+5,189 mi
  3. 11/02/2008107,828 mi+5,445 mi
  4. 14/02/2008107,828 mi
  5. 10/02/2009113,816 mi+5,988 mi
  6. 08/02/2010118,427 mi+4,611 mi
  7. 19/11/2010127,550 mi+9,123 mi
  8. 20/09/2011139,975 mi+12,425 mi
  9. 21/08/2012144,692 mi+4,717 mi
  10. 19/09/2013147,775 mi+3,083 mi
  11. 28/10/2014151,095 mi+3,320 mi
  12. 04/08/2015152,865 mi+1,770 mi
  13. 01/09/2015152,978 mi+113 mi
  14. 24/08/2016153,673 mi+695 mi

Average of roughly 5,361 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.

M538 XPP MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Oct 2026, 16:46
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 Jaguar Xj (M538 XPP) between February 2006 and August 2016.

The record contains 12 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 24 August 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Steering (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 28 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mount”; “Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)”.

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