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N343 AKL

1996 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

26,581 mi
Last recorded26,581 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xjs74,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN343 AKL
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 26,581 miles

Nearside Front Slight free play top and bottom of the wheel, not apparent on the offside (undetermined origin)

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 26,530 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 26,487 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner edge around 3mm of tread remaining (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner edge around 3mm of tread remaining (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 26,405 miles

All 4 tyres slightly cracking

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 26,360 miles

Rear tyres on 3mm

brake warning came on briefly then went out

Pass 25 Aug 2020 26,325 miles

Front brake flexes have light corrosion around unions

Rear brake flexes have light corrosion around unions

Rear tyres have light cracks in tread patterns

Rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 8 Aug 2019 26,294 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 26,250 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 26,213 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 26,183 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 26,142 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 26,102 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 26,046 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside rear tyre cracking slightly in thread

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

Offside rear tyre cracking slightly in thread

Pass 21 Aug 2012 26,002 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre on 3.2mm

Pass 19 Aug 2011 25,928 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 25,875 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)

light crack in front no. plate

slight twist in offside front seat belt

Pass 25 Aug 2009 25,758 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 25,758 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 25,695 miles

both rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 23 Aug 2007 25,499 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 25,381 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)

Pass 7 Sep 2005 25,240 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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N343 AKL is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 N343 AKL, 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 N343 AKL registered?

N343 AKL is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is N343 AKL safe to buy?

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