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N748 JLT

1996 Jaguar Xjr

Black Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

172,844 mi
Last recorded172,844 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xjr107,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN748 JLT
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022 172,844 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 172,820 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 172,795 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 172,762 miles

vehicle structure has general corrosion

Pass 9 May 2018 172,733 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 172,708 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 172,680 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 171,816 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 168,441 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both sills corroded

front tyres worn inner edge

rear tyres on limit

Pass 3 Jan 2013 157,360 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all coil springs corroded

both inner sills corroded

front sub frame corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2011 146,250 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both rear tyres on limits and wearing on inner edges

o/s/f tyre low and wearing on inner edge

whole underside and all components rusty

Pass 11 Jan 2011 133,978 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 121,363 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 107,774 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 96,337 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 96,333 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 80,705 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xjr?

Based on 83,224 MOT tests across 6,293 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
2,952
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
6,293
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,708
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,269
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,231
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 997
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 918
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N748 JLT is a 1996 Jaguar Xjr in Black with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 1996 Jaguar Xjr models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 107,316 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xjr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,708 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N748 JLT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xjr typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 30 years old, this Jaguar Xjr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N748 JLT is a 1996 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 18 January 1996.

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