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N769 OAY

1996 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

48,787 mi
Last recorded48,787 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xjs74,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN769 OAY
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 48,787 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 48,657 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2023 48,371 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 47,885 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 47,850 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 47,600 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 47,163 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 46,539 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 45,864 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 44,791 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 44,036 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 42,748 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 41,645 miles

Brake warning light stays on.

Fail 25 Jun 2012 41,645 miles

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

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

Brake warning light stays on.

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 40,905 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 38,728 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 36,922 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 35,923 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 34,611 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 33,295 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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N769 OAY is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 N769 OAY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N769 OAY registered?

N769 OAY is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 12 April 1996.

Is N769 OAY safe to buy?

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