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N76 UPG

1996 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2025
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

247,834 mi
Last recorded247,834 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xjs74,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN76 UPG
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 247,834 miles

Coil spring corroded All front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 247,617 miles

Coil spring corroded All front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 247,612 miles

Coil spring corroded All springs are very corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pipes to reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 247,519 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 247,366 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

all coil springs very rusty

oil leaks

Fail 20 Aug 2020 247,362 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

all coil springs very rusty

n/s body mount corroding

oil leaks

Pass 28 Aug 2019 246,332 miles

Coil spring corroded all coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 243,879 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2018 243,879 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 241,914 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 241,914 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 240,457 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 239,494 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2015 239,491 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 229,738 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside front underside of vehicle has slight corrosion

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 216,161 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 202,055 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 184,730 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 184,730 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 19 Apr 2010 166,636 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 166,636 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 145,327 miles

o/s/f floorpan corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2008 134,408 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 134,408 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 121,930 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 121,930 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Apr 2006 111,754 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2005 101,054 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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N76 UPG is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N76 UPG, 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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N76 UPG is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 12 April 1996.

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