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N463 PVL

1996 Jaguar Xjs

Gold Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,992 mi
Last recorded79,992 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xjs74,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN463 PVL
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 79,992 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 79,036 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2023 79,032 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 78,227 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 78,110 miles

Nearside track rod end boot perished

Slight play in steering rack mounting bushes

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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N463 PVL is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs in Gold with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N463 PVL, 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 N463 PVL registered?

N463 PVL is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is N463 PVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N463 PVL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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