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N6 CHH

1996 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

48,787 mi
Last recorded48,787 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xjs74,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN6 CHH
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 48,787 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2020 48,787 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2017 48,590 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 48,061 miles

Centre Rear gearbox mount has excessive play

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 47,922 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 47,649 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

gearbox mounting worn

offside rear lower suspension seal slight leak of grease

Fail 6 Dec 2013 47,648 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

gearbox mounting worn

offside rear lower suspension seal slight leak of grease

Pass 28 Nov 2012 47,004 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 7 Nov 2012 47,002 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 30 Oct 2012 46,996 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 46,567 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 46,112 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 45,302 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 45,008 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 44,990 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2007 44,391 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 43,149 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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N6 CHH is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 N6 CHH, 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 N6 CHH registered?

N6 CHH is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 6 January 1996.

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