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N242 PYL

1996 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

114,356 mi
Last recorded114,356 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xjs74,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN242 PYL
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 114,356 miles

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 112,185 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 110,413 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 108,124 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 106,287 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer door sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2022 106,287 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer door sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 103,239 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 100,826 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 98,950 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil level low

Fail 13 Mar 2019 98,940 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged Cords exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil level low

Pass 9 Apr 2018 97,188 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 95,403 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all front suspension and steering rubber bushes perishing and cracking

all rear suspension rubber bushes perishing and cracking

Pass 4 Apr 2016 92,890 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 90,626 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 88,969 miles

rear flexy brake hoses slight surface damage

Pass 2 Apr 2013 87,375 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 85,408 miles

Brake pad wear warning light on.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 81,843 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 81,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 76,219 miles

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

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

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

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

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

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 1 Apr 2009 67,541 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 63,663 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 60,390 miles

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 4 Apr 2006 57,435 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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N242 PYL is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 N242 PYL, 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 N242 PYL registered?

N242 PYL is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 30 May 1996.

Is N242 PYL safe to buy?

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