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N396 VCF

1995 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

186,319 mi
Last recorded186,319 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2022
Typical for 1995 Jaguar Xjs82,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN396 VCF
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2022 186,319 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 184,572 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 183,321 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 181,868 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 179,790 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 178,591 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 176,263 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 173,587 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 171,458 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 170,900 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 169,686 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)

nearside rear subframe mounting

Fail 17 Oct 2012 169,636 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

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

carrosion to front floor pan

gearboxmounting in poor condition

nearside rear subframe mounting

Pass 18 Oct 2011 168,504 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

rear reflector damaged

Fail 18 Oct 2011 168,460 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

rear reflector damaged

Fail 29 Jun 2011 168,385 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 163,288 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 155,014 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 146,304 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 146,080 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 137,505 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 127,488 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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N396 VCF is a 1995 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1995 Jaguar Xjs models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 82,478 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 N396 VCF, 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 31 years old, this Jaguar Xjs is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N396 VCF registered?

N396 VCF is a 1995 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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