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N5 CJR

1996 Jaguar Xjs

Green Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

56,498 mi
Last recorded56,498 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xjs74,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN5 CJR
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 56,498 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front washer jet weak pressure

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 56,430 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2024 56,414 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine underside and rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 56,397 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 56,186 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 56,043 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 55,755 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 55,577 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 55,465 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 55,372 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 54,727 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres close to MOT limit and in poor condition

Fail 12 Oct 2016 54,727 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres close to MOT limit and in poor condition

Pass 10 Jul 2015 54,539 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 54,539 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 54,473 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f brake has slight bind

Pass 10 Aug 2013 54,358 miles

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

both rear tyres are on 3.0 MM

Pass 6 Jun 2012 53,898 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 53,546 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 52,844 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 52,280 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 52,276 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside door mirror slightly loose

Pass 24 Aug 2007 51,978 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 51,978 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front innerwing access panel loose

Pass 9 May 2006 50,451 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 May 2006 50,432 miles

Offside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Nearside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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N5 CJR is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs in Green with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 N5 CJR, 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 N5 CJR registered?

N5 CJR is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 29 January 1996.

Is N5 CJR safe to buy?

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