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N19 XJS

1996 Jaguar Xjs

Green Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

92,063 mi
Last recorded92,063 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2022
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xjs74,717 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN19 XJS
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2022 92,063 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 91,792 miles

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

unable to do full inspection of brake pipes as covered in underseal

Fail 3 Jun 2019 91,784 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom (5.3.4 (b) (i))

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

unable to do full inspection of brake pipes as covered in underseal

Pass 9 Apr 2018 91,747 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 91,747 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 91,628 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 91,345 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 91,322 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise diff oil leak

advise general underbody corrosion

advise steering rack mounting bushes showing signs of deterioration

Pass 14 Jul 2007 90,594 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 87,999 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2005 84,497 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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N19 XJS is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs in Green with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N19 XJS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N19 XJS registered?

N19 XJS is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 23 March 1996.

Is N19 XJS safe to buy?

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