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N561 HLH

1996 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

96,301 mi
Last recorded96,301 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xjs74,717 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN561 HLH
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2025 96,301 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2024 96,270 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 96,174 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 96,068 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 94,472 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 7 Aug 2017 92,862 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 89,488 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 88,469 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 86,712 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 86,711 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 83,026 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 79,188 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 75,638 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 128,306 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 124,329 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 124,112 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 122,194 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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N561 HLH is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 N561 HLH, 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 N561 HLH registered?

N561 HLH is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 25 March 1996.

Is N561 HLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N561 HLH shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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