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N48 EEV

1996 Jaguar Xjr

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,532 mi
Last recorded87,532 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xjr107,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN48 EEV
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 87,532 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 87,532 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2013 86,811 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 86,806 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 84,126 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 96,243 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 96,243 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 84,921 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 83,943 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2007 81,420 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 81,420 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 9 May 2006 78,423 miles

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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N48 EEV is a 1996 Jaguar Xjr in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N48 EEV, 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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What year was N48 EEV registered?

N48 EEV is a 1996 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 1 February 1996.

Is N48 EEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N48 EEV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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