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N76 WVC

1996 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2025
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

104,622 mi
Last recorded104,622 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2024
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xjs74,717 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2024 104,622 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 104,619 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Fail 6 Jul 2024 104,587 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 104,569 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kicks right (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kicks right (4.1.2 (c))

Fail 12 Apr 2024 104,313 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear/all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

chassis/underside covered in wax oil

Pass 4 Aug 2023 103,977 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 102,138 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 2 Aug 2021 101,427 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 81,558 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 77,337 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 69,913 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 WVC is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N76 WVC, 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 N76 WVC registered?

N76 WVC is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 4 January 1996.

Is N76 WVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N76 WVC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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