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N569 YRW

1996 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

87,601 mi
Last recorded87,601 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xjs74,717 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN569 YRW
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 87,601 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2025 86,363 miles

exhaust corroded

slight oil leak gearbox

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 10 Oct 2024 84,835 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 84,807 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 84,669 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 82,979 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 82,245 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 81,856 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 81,447 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 81,142 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 78,649 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 75,521 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 75,498 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 71,928 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 68,922 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 65,260 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 61,063 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 60,501 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 59,381 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 59,381 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 57,744 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 55,462 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 52,898 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 485,890 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 45,100 miles

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

all four tyre walls beginning to perish

cut in o/s/r tyre wall [not to cords]

slight play in n/s/r and o/s/r lower suspension arm bushes

Pass 23 Mar 2006 41,812 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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N569 YRW is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 N569 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.

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What year was N569 YRW registered?

N569 YRW is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 30 April 1996.

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