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M100 COV

1996 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

58,535 mi
Last recorded58,535 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xjs74,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM100 COV
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2023 58,535 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 56,982 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 56,014 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 55,340 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 55,164 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 53,591 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 52,052 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules various (3.6.B.4e)

General underbody corrosion

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside front brake slightly grabbing

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 49,235 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 49,099 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 49,097 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort and offside (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 48,029 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 45,180 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 45,180 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 44,064 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 44,064 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 42,762 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 39,388 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 37,847 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 37,845 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2008 36,391 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 35,085 miles

ns washer jet blocked

slight play in osf nsf and osr wheel bearings

Pass 29 Sep 2006 34,004 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 34,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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M100 COV is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1996 Jaguar Xjs models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 74,717 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 M100 COV, 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 30 years old, this Jaguar Xjs is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M100 COV registered?

M100 COV is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 27 August 1996.

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