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E8 LSY

1996 Jaguar Xjs

Green Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,279 mi
Last recorded60,279 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2023
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xjs74,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE8 LSY
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2023 60,279 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2021 60,245 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 58,927 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 58,802 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2016 58,776 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 58,706 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 58,565 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 58,477 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2013 58,477 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 58,361 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 58,212 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/r tyre tread perishing

Fail 2 Jun 2011 58,206 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/r tyre tread perishing

Pass 15 Apr 2010 57,935 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 57,935 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 57,375 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 55,761 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2008 55,752 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

nearside front door handle sticking open

Pass 26 Mar 2007 54,140 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 50,407 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 50,407 miles

Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)

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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E8 LSY is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs in Green with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E8 LSY, 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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E8 LSY is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 2 April 1996.

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