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N184 CBL

1996 Jaguar Xjs

Black Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

47,518 mi
Last recorded47,518 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2024
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xjs74,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN184 CBL
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2024 47,518 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 47,212 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 46,971 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 46,212 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 46,212 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2019 46,190 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 45,720 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 45,569 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 44,027 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 43,033 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 41,541 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 40,647 miles

slight fluid weep on return pipe to power steering pump

Pass 19 Oct 2011 38,723 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 38,695 miles

surface corrosion front and rear coil springs

Pass 9 Jun 2007 38,290 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 19 Apr 2006 36,811 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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N184 CBL is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs in Black with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 N184 CBL, 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 N184 CBL registered?

N184 CBL is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N184 CBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N184 CBL shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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