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N123 JAG

1996 Jaguar Xjs

Green Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

121,210 mi
Last recorded121,210 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xjs74,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN123 JAG
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 121,210 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 120,522 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 119,534 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 119,108 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 118,418 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 117,617 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2018 117,605 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated Close to seat belt prescribed area (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Above axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 116,414 miles

rear exhaust clamps broken

Pass 15 Oct 2016 115,421 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 114,743 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 114,271 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 113,826 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 111,774 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 108,756 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 105,606 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 102,516 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 98,797 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 96,893 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 93,634 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 93,020 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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N123 JAG is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs in Green with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N123 JAG, 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 N123 JAG registered?

N123 JAG is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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