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N489 TTA

1995 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,550 mi
Last recorded137,550 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 1995 Jaguar Xjs82,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN489 TTA
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 137,550 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 136,079 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 135,099 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 133,949 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 132,672 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 131,616 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 131,616 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 128,533 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 128,530 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

c/o exhaust emissions only just met after extended testing

Fail 20 Aug 2014 128,300 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 117,813 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 117,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 106,805 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 96,177 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

small cut in nearside front tyre outer side wall

Fail 5 Sep 2011 96,177 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

small cut in nearside front tyre outer side wall

Fail 24 Aug 2011 96,041 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 82,478 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 82,193 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 80,430 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 76,356 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 76,356 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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N489 TTA is a 1995 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1995 Jaguar Xjs models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 82,478 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 N489 TTA, 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 31 years old, this Jaguar Xjs is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N489 TTA registered?

N489 TTA is a 1995 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 16 November 1995.

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