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N220 VPL

1996 Jaguar Xjs

Black Petrol 5993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

13,403 mi
Last recorded13,403 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xjs74,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN220 VPL
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 13,403 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 12,991 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 12,901 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 12,901 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 12,869 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 12,605 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 11,982 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 11,749 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 11,277 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 11,119 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 11,061 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 10,758 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 9,513 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 8,852 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 8,851 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 8,016 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 7,955 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 7,659 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 7,341 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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N220 VPL is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs in Black with a 5,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 N220 VPL, 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

How do I check the history of N220 VPL?

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What year was N220 VPL registered?

N220 VPL is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N220 VPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N220 VPL shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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