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N430 CNC

1996 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

151,593 mi
Last recorded151,593 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xjs74,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN430 CNC
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 151,593 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 151,593 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 151,577 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2022 151,528 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 151,511 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 151,477 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 151,444 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 151,292 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 151,259 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 151,185 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 151,059 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine oily

Fuel lines slightly corroded no signs of a leak

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear diff damp no signs of a leak

Slight play in both rear wheels but not excessive

Fail 29 Oct 2014 151,056 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine oily

Fuel lines slightly corroded no signs of a leak

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear diff damp no signs of a leak

Slight play in both rear wheels but not excessive

Pass 6 Nov 2013 150,976 miles

Engine oily but no signs of a leak

Front wipers are starting to smear the screen slightly

Fuel lines are slightly corroded

Nearside front and offside front brake pipes are slightly corroded

Nearside front wheel slightly tight to turn but not binding at time of test

Offside rear tyre tread and sidewall slightly cracked due to age 225/55/16 V

Pass 8 Nov 2012 150,841 miles

Engine oily

Slight lift in both rear wheels but not excessive

Pass 4 Nov 2011 150,736 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 150,736 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine oily

Power steering reservoir damp no leaks

Pass 22 Nov 2010 149,679 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2010 149,454 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 149,013 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 145,992 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 141,631 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 137,122 miles

all suspension coil springs corroded

rear flexible brake pipes,ferrules corroded

steering rack mounting bushes worn

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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N430 CNC is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 N430 CNC, 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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N430 CNC is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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