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N520 YRW

1996 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

79,158 mi
Last recorded79,158 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xjs74,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN520 YRW
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 79,158 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 78,868 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 78,616 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 78,113 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 77,942 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 77,252 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 76,934 miles

Slight movement in steering rack mountings.

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 76,716 miles

Nearside front wiper blade not clearing too well. 15inch blade.

Offside front wiper blade not clearing too well. 15inch blade.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 76,497 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 76,211 miles

Slight movement in steering rack mounting bushes.

Pass 22 Jul 2014 76,086 miles

Slight play in steering rack mounting bushes.

Pass 25 Jul 2013 75,990 miles

Ns/r tyre 3mm, but is wearing on inner edge

Rear coil springs rusty

Fail 25 Jul 2013 75,990 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Ns/r tyre 3mm, but is wearing on inner edge

Rear coil springs rusty

Pass 9 Aug 2012 75,736 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 75,489 miles

Brake warning light on

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 9 Nov 2010 75,391 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 21 Nov 2009 75,335 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

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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N520 YRW is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N520 YRW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N520 YRW registered?

N520 YRW is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 28 March 1996.

Is N520 YRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N520 YRW shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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