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N219 COV

1996 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2023
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

59,965 mi
Last recorded59,965 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2022
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xjs74,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN219 COV
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2022 59,965 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 59,847 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

floor panels Prescribed areas covered in excessive amount of underseal

Pass 18 Sep 2020 59,326 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 59,326 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 59,217 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 59,184 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 58,961 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 58,848 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 56,992 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 54,112 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 53,681 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 51,392 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 49,081 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 49,081 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 48,461 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 47,785 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both floor pans corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2009 46,303 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)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 44,955 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 44,955 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 43,506 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 42,094 miles

off side hand brake lower action needs attention

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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N219 COV is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 N219 COV, 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 N219 COV registered?

N219 COV is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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The MOT history for N219 COV shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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