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N233 VNT

1996 Jaguar Xjs

Green Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2025
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

27,658 mi
Last recorded27,658 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xjs74,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN233 VNT
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2024 27,658 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 27,018 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 26,596 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 24,732 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 24,732 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing LOCKING WIRE MISSING (2.5.A.4)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 23,218 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 20,883 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 18,265 miles

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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N233 VNT is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs in Green with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N233 VNT, 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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What year was N233 VNT registered?

N233 VNT is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 February 1996.

Is N233 VNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N233 VNT shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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