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N471 AMS

1996 Jaguar Xjr

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,032 mi
Last recorded125,032 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2013
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xjr107,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN471 AMS
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2013 125,032 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 116,895 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 105,359 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 17 Mar 2011 105,293 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 98,659 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

gearbox mount worn

Pass 4 Mar 2009 97,916 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 97,316 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 95,564 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2006 91,875 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 91,875 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

O/S/R TYRE WORN ON INNER SHOULDER

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xjr?

Based on 83,224 MOT tests across 6,293 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
2,952
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
6,293
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,708
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,269
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,231
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 997
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 918
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N471 AMS is a 1996 Jaguar Xjr in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1996 Jaguar Xjr models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 107,316 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xjr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,708 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N471 AMS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xjr typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 30 years old, this Jaguar Xjr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N471 AMS is a 1996 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 31 May 1996.

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