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N1 CAJ

1996 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

75,767 mi
Last recorded75,767 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xjs74,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN1 CAJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 75,767 miles

All front subframe/springs/suspension corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2025 75,765 miles

Offside Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light lense (6.2.1 (a) (i))

All front subframe/springs/suspension corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 75,102 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all rear x4 (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 74,745 miles

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s/f lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s/r (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 74,742 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s/f lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s/r (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s/r side wall's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2019 73,875 miles

Offside Rear lamp cover

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge change asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front subframe and front and rear suspension corroded

Fail 14 May 2019 73,875 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge change asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear lamp cover

front subframe and front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2018 73,475 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear lamp lense

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front crossmember and suspension components corroded

rear beam and suspension components corroded

some movement in steering rack under load

Fail 20 Apr 2018 73,475 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear lamp lense

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front crossmember and suspension components corroded

rear beam and suspension components corroded

some movement in steering rack under load

Pass 20 Apr 2017 72,810 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front floor pan corroded

Offside Front tyre scrubbed on inside edge

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

handbrake could use some adjustment

Pass 30 Mar 2016 71,521 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 71,521 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 70,592 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2015 70,591 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 68,696 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion to o/s/f floor pan

some movement in steering rack bushes under load

Fail 3 Apr 2014 68,696 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion to o/s/f floor pan

front brakes dragging on

some movement in steering rack bushes under load

Pass 20 Dec 2012 66,865 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f floor pan corroding

some movement of steering rack mounts under load

Fail 14 Dec 2012 66,865 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f floor pan corroding

some movement of steering rack mounts under load

Pass 24 Nov 2011 65,034 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 65,034 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

anti lock warning light on

front brake discs warped

n/s/f floor pan badly corroded

some movement on steering shaft bush

Pass 15 Sep 2010 61,889 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f floor pan corroded

o/s/f floor pan corroded

some movement in steering rack bushes under load

Pass 4 Sep 2009 59,432 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 54,520 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 54,520 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f and n/s/f floor pans starting to deteriate

some movement in steering rack support bushes[usual]

Pass 14 Sep 2007 52,017 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

slight movement in steering rack support bushes[bushes look in good condition]

slight warping of n/s front disc

Pass 7 Aug 2006 47,562 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 47,557 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2006 47,550 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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N1 CAJ is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1996 Jaguar Xjs models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 74,717 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 N1 CAJ, 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 30 years old, this Jaguar Xjs is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N1 CAJ is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 15 March 1996.

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