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N228 NWT

1996 Jaguar Xjr

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

179,917 mi
Last recorded179,917 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xjr107,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN228 NWT
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 179,917 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 179,880 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 177,826 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 175,632 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 174,299 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside floor (5.2.6)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside front floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 171,901 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2014 169,293 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 169,293 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 166,467 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 166,467 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 162,238 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 154,335 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 147,500 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 137,360 miles

rear brake pads worn down to legal limit

Pass 17 Oct 2008 129,176 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 122,253 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 113,709 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 105,961 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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N228 NWT is a 1996 Jaguar Xjr in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 N228 NWT, 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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N228 NWT is a 1996 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 5 February 1996.

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