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N207 DVX

1996 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

107,954 mi
Last recorded107,954 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2014
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xjs74,717 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN207 DVX
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2014 107,954 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 107,336 miles

Oil leak

underneath of vehicle has been undersealed

wipers starting to smear

Pass 28 Sep 2012 106,907 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 106,558 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 106,203 miles

Slight crack in N/S/R lens but not affecting operation

Pass 14 Oct 2009 105,771 miles

nsr lamp lens cracked

Pass 14 Oct 2008 105,138 miles

N/S/R tail lens damaged but not affecting operation

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 104,487 miles

N/S/R light lens has slight crack but not affecting lights

Fail 16 Oct 2007 104,484 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 11 Oct 2007 104,462 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

N/S/R lighjt lens has slight crack but not affecting lights

Pass 25 Oct 2006 103,452 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 103,447 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 14 Oct 2005 101,197 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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N207 DVX is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 N207 DVX, 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 N207 DVX registered?

N207 DVX is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 14 March 1996.

Is N207 DVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N207 DVX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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