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N556 PYF

1996 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

130,878 mi
Last recorded130,878 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xjs74,717 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN556 PYF
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2012 130,878 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 127,267 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 127,267 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 124,454 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 124,452 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 121,444 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 119,035 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 11,917 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 119,013 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

both sides rear ferrule corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2007 117,474 miles

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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N556 PYF is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N556 PYF, 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 N556 PYF registered?

N556 PYF is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 28 June 1996.

Is N556 PYF safe to buy?

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