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N457 XTA

1996 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

79,492 mi
Last recorded79,492 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2023
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xjs74,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN457 XTA
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2023 79,492 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 13 Apr 2023 79,432 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 78,969 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 78,969 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 78,680 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 77,843 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 76,231 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 74,906 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 73,426 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 70,781 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 67,853 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 67,853 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2014 64,142 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 62,669 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear number plate becoming insecure

Pass 2 Mar 2012 54,678 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2012 54,678 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 53,842 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 53,650 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 51,179 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 47,968 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)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 38,747 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 38,345 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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N457 XTA 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 77.3%.

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 N457 XTA, 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 N457 XTA registered?

N457 XTA is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 May 1996.

Is N457 XTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N457 XTA shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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