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N29 XJS

1996 Jaguar Xjs

Turquoise Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

70,452 mi
Last recorded70,452 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xjs74,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN29 XJS
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1996
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 70,452 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 70,429 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2023 70,410 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 70,357 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 70,341 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2020 70,328 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 70,227 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 69,472 miles

One washer not working

Fail 27 Jun 2017 69,472 miles

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

One washer not working

Pass 21 Jun 2016 69,123 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 68,594 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 68,402 miles

brake pad wear indicator lamp is on

slight play at offside front wheel bearing

Fail 21 Jul 2014 68,397 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

brake pad wear indicator lamp is on

slight play at offside front wheel bearing

Pass 23 Jul 2013 67,700 miles

n/side front tyre on 3m/m

Pass 11 Jun 2012 66,761 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 66,141 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 65,574 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 63,745 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 63,745 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 61,385 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 59,981 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 57,236 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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N29 XJS is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs in Turquoise with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 N29 XJS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N29 XJS registered?

N29 XJS is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N29 XJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N29 XJS shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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