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N61 MUD

1996 Jaguar Xjs

Green Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

203,823 mi
Last recorded203,823 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xjs74,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN61 MUD
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2022 203,823 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 202,443 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front suspension bump stop insecure

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear propshaft u jay has free play

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front suspension bump stop insecure

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer and inner sill sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear propshaft u jay has free play

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 198,739 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 198,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam intermittant (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam intermittant (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor front and rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front suspension bump stops insecure both sides

Nearside Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated not functioning (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 197,467 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 197,467 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 195,680 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 195,677 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 193,440 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 190,952 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 188,886 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear fuel pipes slight corrosion

slight oil leak engine

Pass 2 Oct 2014 186,621 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 185,379 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 184,012 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2011 182,031 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 180,359 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 174,938 miles

nail n/s/r tyre

Pass 31 Oct 2008 168,749 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 165,957 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 165,946 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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N61 MUD is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs in Green with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N61 MUD, 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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N61 MUD is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 May 1996.

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