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N454 OYW

1996 Jaguar Xjs

Grey Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

79,003 mi
Last recorded79,003 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xjs74,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN454 OYW
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 79,003 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Slight Bulge on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 78,653 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 78,513 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 78,492 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 78,484 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 78,472 miles

Diff has slight oil leak

Slight coolant leak passenger side of engine

Pass 21 Jun 2018 78,414 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 78,396 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 78,116 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 58,314 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 57,834 miles

Both front brake disc's are corroded around the edge

Both front coil springs are corroded

Both front fog lamp lenses are cracked

Brake pedal anti slip rubber wearing

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside and offside rear axle bushes are cracked but not resulting in excessive movement

Nearside wiper is split but still clearing the screen

Oil leak

Power steering bottle has a very slight leak

Steering rack mountings have slight play

Pass 23 Jun 2014 56,171 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 54,708 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jul 2013 54,708 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2011 53,351 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Dec 2010 52,212 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 50,568 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 49,070 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 47,742 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 47,738 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 46,385 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 44,675 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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N454 OYW is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs in Grey 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 N454 OYW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N454 OYW registered?

N454 OYW is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N454 OYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N454 OYW shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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