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N678 ODF

1996 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2023
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

170,559 mi
Last recorded170,559 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xjs74,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN678 ODF
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2022 170,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2022 170,545 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 170,278 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2021 170,278 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Back (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 169,726 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s o/s trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 169,725 miles

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s o/s rear trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 168,676 miles

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

Rear Outer quarters corroded badly behind bumper both sides

Fail 29 Aug 2019 168,674 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction light on dash (1.1.6 (e))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged wire (1.6 (e))

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

Rear Outer quarters corroded badly behind bumper both sides

Pass 14 Sep 2018 166,307 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases o/s centre exhaust silencer outlet corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

rear plastic bumper cover loose

sensor wire to o/s rear rubbed through

Fail 18 Jul 2018 166,297 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis above suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases o/s centre silencer outlet end (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

o/s front reflector lens adrift

o/s rear tyre tread worn on edge

rear plastic bumper cover adrift

sensor wire to o/s rear rubbed away

Pass 21 Jul 2017 163,740 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear sill drain holes corroded

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Jul 2016 160,495 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 157,494 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2015 157,451 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 152,246 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 30 Jun 2014 152,246 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 147,432 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 143,736 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2012 143,736 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension 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)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 136,427 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 132,074 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 24 May 2010 132,061 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 12,258 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Mar 2009 122,580 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 120,164 miles

front wishbone bushes

Fail 26 Mar 2008 120,164 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both front floors corroded

front wishbone bushes

possible power steering leak

Pass 23 Mar 2007 113,360 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 113,360 miles

Nearside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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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N678 ODF is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N678 ODF, 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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N678 ODF is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 14 March 1996.

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