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N125 FVS

1996 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

123,873 mi
Last recorded123,873 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2013
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xj106,381 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN125 FVS
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2013 123,873 miles

exhaust deteriorated

inner sills corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2013 123,873 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust deteriorated

inner sills corroded

ns steering rack gaiter deteriorated

Pass 21 Sep 2012 123,167 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 May 2010 117,174 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 114,118 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 106,376 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 105,951 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

emissions not carried out due to condition of exhaust system

offside rear tyre sicewall perished

Pass 4 Jun 2007 105,145 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 105,132 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

o/s/router side wall cracked

Pass 31 May 2006 102,901 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 102,901 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 23 May 2006 102,847 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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N125 FVS is a 1996 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N125 FVS, 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 N125 FVS registered?

N125 FVS is a 1996 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N125 FVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N125 FVS shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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