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N231 CTW

1995 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2024
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

108,919 mi
Last recorded108,919 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 1995 Jaguar Xjs82,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN231 CTW
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 108,919 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both Sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 108,919 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Front Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both Sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 108,914 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2021 108,914 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 108,141 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 106,933 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 106,817 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 106,803 miles

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

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 15 Jun 2015 106,617 miles

heavy corrosion to o/s wing

n/s/f coil spring corroded

o/s/f coil spring heavily corroded

o/s/f floor corroded

steering rack bushes very worn

Fail 26 May 2015 106,615 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)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

heavy corrosion to o/s/f wing and sill

o/s/f floor corroded and wholed

Pass 18 Mar 2014 105,813 miles

front coil springs poor condition

o/s/f floor corroded

o/s/f wing corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2014 105,812 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)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

front coil springs poor condition

o/s/f floor corroded

o/s/f wing corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2013 104,369 miles

front coil springs very corroded

rear tyres on legal limit of 1.6 mm

Fail 12 Apr 2013 104,369 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

front coil springs very corroded

rear tyres on legal limit of 1.6 mm

Pass 13 Apr 2012 102,655 miles

front coil springs corroded

o/s/r reflector broken

rear tyres on wear bars

Fail 13 Apr 2012 102,655 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front coil springs corroded

o/s/r reflector broken

rear tyres on wear bars

Pass 6 Apr 2011 99,924 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit

front coil springs corroded

o/s/r reflector smashed

Fail 6 Apr 2011 99,924 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)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

both rear tyres close to legal limit

coolant level light on

front coil springs corroded

o/s/r reflector smashed

Pass 10 Mar 2010 97,633 miles

ADVISE REAR TYRES CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

Fail 5 Mar 2010 97,594 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)

ADVISE REAR TYRES CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 13 Mar 2009 95,484 miles

both rear tyres worn close to wear bars

Fail 13 Mar 2009 95,484 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)

both rear tyres worn close to wear bars

Pass 8 Apr 2008 92,992 miles

front coil springs heavily corroded

front tyres worn on outer edges

o/s/f rim damaged

Fail 3 Apr 2008 92,989 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

front coil springs heavily corroded

front tyres worn on outer edges

o/s/f rim damaged

Pass 30 Mar 2007 90,132 miles

o/s/f wheel bent

outer casings on handbrake cables starting to crack

Pass 5 Apr 2006 86,488 miles

o/s/f wheel damaged

radiator leaking

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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N231 CTW is a 1995 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 N231 CTW, 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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N231 CTW is a 1995 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 15 September 1995.

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