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N188 BRW

1996 Jaguar Xjs

Turquoise Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,434 mi
Last recorded132,434 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2009
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xjs74,717 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN188 BRW
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1996
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2009 132,434 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS AND REAR PADS NOT VISUALY TESTED AS CAN'T SEE THEM.

Pass 11 Apr 2008 130,517 miles

Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/front lower suspension ball joint gaitor torn

Fail 8 Apr 2008 130,299 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/front lower suspension ball joint gaitor torn

Pass 23 Apr 2007 117,286 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 May 2006 97,912 miles

Nearside 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)

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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N188 BRW is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs in Turquoise with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N188 BRW, 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 N188 BRW registered?

N188 BRW is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 25 June 1996.

Is N188 BRW safe to buy?

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