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N111 GMS

1996 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

173,514 mi
Last recorded173,514 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xj106,381 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN111 GMS
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 173,514 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Oct 2016 173,514 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)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Oct 2016 173,449 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

general underbody corrosion

Pass 23 Jun 2015 163,080 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 160,424 miles

all underneath corroded not holed

both inner sills corroded at front not holed

chip in screen just in limit

o/s rear section of front to rear corroded not excessive

o/s/f brakepipe corroded not excessive

o/s/r back box corroded not blowing

slight play in steering rack bushes

Fail 22 May 2014 160,424 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

all underneath corroded not holed

both inner sills corroded at front not holed

chip in screen just in limit

n/s/f tyre low

o/s rear section of front to rear corroded not excessive

o/s/f brakepipe corroded not excessive

o/s/r back box corroded not blowing

slight play in steering rack bushes

Pass 13 May 2013 158,789 miles

chip in screen in limit

front brakes jumpy in rollers not excessive

n/s/f tyre low and perishing

o/s/r brake binding ok in rollers

slight play in both front bearing

slight play in both rear wheels

slight play in steering rack arms and bushes

Fail 26 Sep 2011 157,726 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s number plate light slightly loose

small mark om screen

Pass 26 Sep 2011 157,726 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s number plate light slightly loose

small mark om screen

Pass 17 Sep 2010 156,677 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 155,036 miles

Oil leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 153,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

small chip in windscreen

Fail 26 Aug 2008 153,011 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

small chip in windscreen

Pass 8 Jun 2007 150,297 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 150,297 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)

Fail 14 Mar 2006 146,229 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 146,229 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?

Based on 909,077 MOT tests across 81,250 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
3,561
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
81,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,485
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,052
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 12,020
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,165
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 10,319
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N111 GMS is a 1996 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1996 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 106,381 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 Xj fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,485 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N111 GMS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xj typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 30 years old, this Jaguar Xj is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N111 GMS registered?

N111 GMS is a 1996 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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