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N40 BRG

1996 Jaguar Xjs

Green Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

46,188 mi
Last recorded46,188 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xjs74,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN40 BRG
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 46,188 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 44,626 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 43,558 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 43,078 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 42,887 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 42,755 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 41,842 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

light corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 30 Nov 2018 41,842 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

light corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 10 Oct 2016 41,811 miles

General under vehicle corrosion.

Pass 8 Oct 2015 41,811 miles

surface corrosion on all underside of vehicle

Pass 4 Jun 2014 41,772 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

General under vehicle corrosion.

Nearside front brake slightly binding.

Nearside rear tyre heavily cracking on outer sidewall.(close to limit).

Fail 2 Jun 2014 41,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

General under vehicle corrosion.

Nearside front brake slightly binding.

Nearside rear tyre heavily cracking on outer sidewall.(close to limit).

Pass 20 May 2013 41,771 miles

Both front tyres are cracking on outer sidewalls.

General under body corrosion.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside rear tyre is cracking on outer sidewall.

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Slight play in steering rack mounting rubbers.

Pass 22 May 2012 41,738 miles

Both front tyres cracked

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

N/S/R tyre cracked

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 May 2012 41,738 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both front tyres cracked

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

N/S/R tyre cracked

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 May 2011 41,660 miles

surface corrosion to suspension & suspension mountings

Pass 13 May 2010 41,395 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 41,249 miles

front number plate discoloured

Pass 14 May 2008 40,915 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 40,530 miles

Both number plates starting to deteriorate

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 40,350 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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N40 BRG is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs in Green with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N40 BRG, 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 N40 BRG registered?

N40 BRG is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 4 January 1996.

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