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N349 AKL

1996 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

171,989 mi
Last recorded171,989 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xjs74,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN349 AKL
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 171,989 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 171,175 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2025 171,171 miles

Central Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2025 171,085 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Upper subframe mounting area corroded hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Upper subframe mounting area corroded hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Slight damage to lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Seat belt buckle receiver cover insecure, but mechanism still functional (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 167,539 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Jan 2024 167,531 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 157,888 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 156,379 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 155,185 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 154,970 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 154,474 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 154,183 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 151,354 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 146,337 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 143,198 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 141,289 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 140,158 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 139,797 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 126,890 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2010 115,557 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 105,378 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 100,222 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 85,284 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 73,077 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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N349 AKL is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N349 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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N349 AKL is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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