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N231 PVL

1996 Jaguar Xjs

Green Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2023
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,469 mi
Last recorded42,469 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xjs74,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN231 PVL
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 42,469 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 42,155 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 41,970 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Sep 2020 41,970 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 41,888 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 41,444 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 40,833 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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N231 PVL is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs in Green with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 N231 PVL, 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 N231 PVL registered?

N231 PVL is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N231 PVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N231 PVL shows 7 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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