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N631 RAP

1996 Jaguar Xjs

White Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

56,778 mi
Last recorded56,778 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xjs74,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN631 RAP
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 56,778 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 56,648 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 56,410 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 53,627 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 51,127 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 47,975 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 46,554 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 43,749 miles

rear parking brake efficiency only just met requirement

Pass 5 Jul 2016 40,886 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside & offside inner shoulders (4.1.E.1)

rear parking brake efficiency only just met, which is 16% nearside 220kgf lock out & offside 90kgf no lock out

Fail 5 Jul 2016 40,886 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside & offside inner shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp switch faulty main beem (1.7.1)

rear parking brake efficiency only just met, which is 16% nearside 220kgf lock out & offside 90kgf no lock out

Pass 10 Jul 2015 38,714 miles

Diff. pinion seal leak.

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 34,035 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 27,526 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2013 27,526 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 27,156 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 27,128 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 26,655 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 26,244 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 25,383 miles

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

nearside rear tyre replaced to allow test to be completed.

strongly advise front coil springs corroded.

strongly advise rear coil springs corroded.

Fail 26 May 2009 25,383 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside rear tyre replaced to allow test to be completed.

strongly advise front coil springs corroded.

strongly advise rear coil springs corroded.

Pass 4 Jun 2008 24,236 miles

both sides rear tyres, wearing low and perished.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Jun 2007 23,754 miles

near side rear brake discs poor condition pitted

Pass 31 May 2006 23,322 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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N631 RAP is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs in White with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 N631 RAP, 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 N631 RAP registered?

N631 RAP is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 24 January 1996.

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