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N131 PAV

1995 Jaguar Xjs

Green Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

171,890 mi
Last recorded171,890 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2012
Typical for 1995 Jaguar Xjs82,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN131 PAV
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2012 171,890 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)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

feul pipes under floor slightly corroded

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edje

rubbing noise on offside rear brake

Pass 31 Aug 2010 169,549 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 169,544 miles

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

Nearside Outer Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Inner Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Both rear bushes locking wire missing !!

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 164,612 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Aug 2009 164,612 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2008 159,786 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 152,369 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 14 Aug 2007 152,369 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

chip to front screen centre / o/s & n/s as yet not to excess.

corrosion to brake pipes.

corrosion to outer sills & parts of under vehicle.

dampness to thermostate housing.

o/s front tyre tread wearing low to inner edge.

o/s rear suspension arm rear mount bush worn & slight misalignment advise attention.

slight blow to exhaust in several places,advise attention soon.

Pass 15 Aug 2006 141,210 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2005 121,183 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2005 121,183 miles

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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N131 PAV is a 1995 Jaguar Xjs in Green with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1995 Jaguar Xjs models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 82,478 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 N131 PAV, 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 31 years old, this Jaguar Xjs is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N131 PAV is a 1995 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 14 October 1995.

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