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N33 XJR

1996 Jaguar Xjr

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

92,612 mi
Last recorded92,612 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xjr107,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN33 XJR
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 92,612 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 92,381 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2025 92,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam h1 bulb (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam h1 bulb (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2024 91,972 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper rear of nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper rear of offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 91,713 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 91,395 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 91,354 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 91,325 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of nearside upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of offside upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

clutch pipe clip corroded near slave cylinder

Pass 24 Jun 2019 90,891 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 90,041 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 90,040 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 89,737 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 88,212 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 86,199 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 85,214 miles

Both front wheel bearing have slight play

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)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 84,174 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 83,665 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 80,878 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 80,180 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2009 78,298 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 76,369 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2008 76,218 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 May 2008 76,206 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 75,036 miles

decelerometer brake test carried out due to probe in exhaust

Pass 8 Feb 2006 70,936 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

coolant leaking

nail in tyre

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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N33 XJR is a 1996 Jaguar Xjr in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 N33 XJR, 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 N33 XJR registered?

N33 XJR is a 1996 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 1 February 1996.

Is N33 XJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N33 XJR shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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