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N288 RBC

1996 Jaguar Xjr

Silver Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

222,969 mi
Last recorded222,969 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2010
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xjr107,316 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN288 RBC
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2010 222,969 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

h/lamps reflectors corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2010 222,931 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Lower 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)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 214,331 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 214,330 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 201,540 miles

both rear brake flexible hose ferrules getting corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2008 201,534 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear brake flexible hose ferrules getting corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2007 200,257 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)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front brake pipes starting to corrode

front brake discs slightly lipped

movement in steering rack mounting bushes.

slight movment up & down in both rear wheels

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing.

Pass 13 Jan 2007 190,294 miles

slight bend hearside steering rack arm

slight imbalance rear brakes

Fail 10 Jan 2007 190,294 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion on wheel arches,inner arches,chassis,engine bay,sills,inner sills,suspension,floor,sub-frame,brake pipes,fuel lines

exhaust heat shield insecure

offside front tyre wearing on edge

slight imbalance rear brakes

spare tyre soft

Pass 25 Jan 2006 174,187 miles

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

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

oil leak at rear diff

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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N288 RBC is a 1996 Jaguar Xjr in Silver with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N288 RBC, 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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N288 RBC is a 1996 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 19 January 1996.

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