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N167 PYN

1996 Jaguar Xjr

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

128,234 mi
Last recorded128,234 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xjr107,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN167 PYN
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 128,234 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 128,046 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 127,752 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 127,648 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 126,912 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 125,896 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive minor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 114,997 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 114,424 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 110,342 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 108,675 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 107,322 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 104,784 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 102,109 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 13 Dec 2010 102,109 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 94,826 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 91,760 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 91,760 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

slight play and movement in steering rack

Pass 15 Jul 2006 90,610 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2005 85,193 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2005 85,193 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xjr?

Based on 83,224 MOT tests across 6,293 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
2,952
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
6,293
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,708
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,269
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,231
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 997
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 918
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N167 PYN is a 1996 Jaguar Xjr in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1996 Jaguar Xjr models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 107,316 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xjr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,708 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N167 PYN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xjr typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 30 years old, this Jaguar Xjr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N167 PYN is a 1996 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 25 March 1996.

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