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N433 YRW

1996 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

61,568 mi
Last recorded61,568 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xjs74,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN433 YRW
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 61,568 miles

offside front sub frame/cross member heavily corroded

reverse lights not working

Fail 30 Mar 2016 61,568 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

offside front sub frame/cross member heavily corroded

reverse lights not working

Pass 12 Mar 2015 61,543 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 61,490 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 61,488 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

slight brake bind from offside front

Pass 25 Jan 2012 61,423 miles

front sub frame bushes starting to split

passanger floor soft

rear sub frame bushes starting to split

upper arm inner bushes perished

Fail 16 Jan 2012 61,423 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 61,344 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 61,344 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

o/s/f tyre nearing limit

Pass 15 Jan 2010 61,081 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

slight bind from n/s/f brake

slight play at rear hubs

Pass 9 Jan 2009 60,662 miles

brake pipes on both front calipers corroded

Fail 23 Dec 2008 60,662 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

brake pipes on both front calipers corroded

nearside rear tie bar corroded, advise renewal

Pass 4 Dec 2007 60,435 miles

slight corrosion on offside rear tie bar

slight tightness from rear brakes

Pass 16 Dec 2006 59,903 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 59,903 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

***rear brake pads approx 2mm ***

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

front brake pads low, approx 3mm advise replacement

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 8 Dec 2005 59,118 miles

front brake pads low and discs corroding

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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N433 YRW is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N433 YRW, 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 N433 YRW registered?

N433 YRW is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 25 March 1996.

Is N433 YRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N433 YRW shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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