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E1 GSY

1996 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2022
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

70,779 mi
Last recorded70,779 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xjs74,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE1 GSY
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 70,779 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 70,488 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 70,347 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)

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 68,619 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 68,297 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 65,607 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear diff has oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2007 61,387 miles

off side front coil spring bottom rusted[noise when turned]

Pass 15 Nov 2006 58,114 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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E1 GSY is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 E1 GSY, 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 E1 GSY registered?

E1 GSY is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 19 July 1996.

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