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N2 XDE

1996 Jaguar Xjr

Green Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,207 mi
Last recorded94,207 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xjr107,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN2 XDE
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 94,207 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 93,824 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 93,254 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2023 93,252 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested fluid leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 87,764 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 81,979 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 77,812 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 75,270 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 74,011 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside floor pan corroded through first skin but not excessive

nearside front shock absorber top bush worn

offside floor pan corroded but not excessive

Pass 21 Jul 2017 73,557 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 73,557 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking coming off fuel filter (corroded) badly (7.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

exhaust has a minor leak at centre exhaust

Pass 29 Jul 2016 71,410 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 71,404 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings around front jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 65,807 miles

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

Oil leak

steering wheel ajaster play

Fail 19 Jun 2015 65,770 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)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Oil leak

steering wheel ajaster play

Pass 20 Jun 2014 62,458 miles

emissions close to limit

some corrosion on rear brake hose ferrules

some play in steering column mountings

Pass 15 May 2013 57,163 miles

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

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

emissions close to limit

some corrosion on rear brake hose ferrules

some play in steering column mountings

Pass 25 Oct 2012 55,712 miles

all tyre sidewalls perishing,and the rears treads worn very low in the centres

both rear brake hose ferrules badly corroded

play in the steering column mountings

some corrosion of the front suspension crossmember and the chassis rails

Fail 16 Oct 2012 55,610 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)

all tyre sidewalls perishing,and the rears treads worn very low in the centres

both rear brake hose ferrules badly corroded

play in the steering column mountings

some corrosion of the front suspension crossmember and the chassis rails

Pass 21 Oct 2011 54,650 miles

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

rear a frame corroded and chassic near front subframe corroded will need attention

Pass 1 Jun 2010 53,719 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 May 2009 50,429 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 May 2008 49,132 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 45,626 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 43,150 miles

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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N2 XDE is a 1996 Jaguar Xjr in Green with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N2 XDE, 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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What year was N2 XDE registered?

N2 XDE is a 1996 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N2 XDE safe to buy?

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