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N187 MGV

1996 Jaguar Xjr

Green Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,929 mi
Last recorded135,929 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xjr107,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN187 MGV
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 135,929 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 130,546 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on tread. 255/45/zr17-98w

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low on tread. 255/45/zr17-98w

Offside Rear tyre wearing low on tread. 255/45/zr17-98w

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 130,535 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/45/zr17-98w (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on tread. 255/45/zr17-98w

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low on tread. 255/45/zr17-98w

Offside Rear tyre wearing low on tread. 255/45/zr17-98w

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 127,358 miles

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

rear axle and all rear running gear corroded

Pass 24 May 2013 127,087 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 127,081 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 125,660 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 125,660 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2011 110,190 miles

Auto gearbox oil leak

Both rear tyres are worn to limit of 1.6mm. Renew ASAP. 255/45/17

Engine air leak.

General underside corrosion inc all coil spring and fuel pipes in poor condition.

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

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

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

PAS oil leak

Whole exhaust system in poor condition and leaking.

Pass 1 Apr 2011 110,190 miles

Auto gearbox oil leak

Both rear tyres are worn to limit of 1.6mm. Renew ASAP. 255/45/17

Engine air leak.

General underside corrosion inc all coil spring and fuel pipes in poor condition.

PAS oil leak

Whole exhaust system in poor condition and leaking.

Pass 22 Dec 2009 98,644 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Dec 2009 98,642 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 Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2009 91,521 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 79,755 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 67,483 miles

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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N187 MGV is a 1996 Jaguar Xjr in Green with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N187 MGV, 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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N187 MGV is a 1996 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 14 June 1996.

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