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N333 JAG

1996 Jaguar Xjs

Grey Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

70,797 mi
Last recorded70,797 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xjs74,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN333 JAG
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 70,797 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 70,591 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 70,205 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 70,014 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 69,468 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 69,468 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))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 69,171 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 69,170 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 76,730 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 68,729 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 67,771 miles

rear number plate starting to determinate

small chips in windscreen

Pass 22 Jan 2018 67,646 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 67,646 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Brake caliper (3.5.1k)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 67,628 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 67,607 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 54,770 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 67,477 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 67,241 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 67,037 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2012 66,878 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both sides front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Jan 2011 66,637 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2010 66,428 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 66,425 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 66,117 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 65,632 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 65,110 miles

Nearside front shock absorber upper bush deteriorating.

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 64,438 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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N333 JAG is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs in Grey with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 N333 JAG, 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 N333 JAG registered?

N333 JAG is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 8 January 1996.

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