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50+ data pointsMOT History
Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
slight noise unable to pinpoint
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
slight noise unable to pinpoint
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
nearside front upper shock mount worn
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Jaguar Xjs?
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3 BBS is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs in Beige with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 3 BBS, 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 3 BBS registered?
3 BBS is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 30 December 1996.
Is 3 BBS safe to buy?
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