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N777 ELM

1996 Jaguar Xjr

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

109,911 mi
Last recorded109,911 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xjr107,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN777 ELM
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 109,911 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in-between manifold and down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (255/45R17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Feb 2026 109,908 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in-between manifold and down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (255/45R17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 109,129 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 108,114 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 107,138 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 105,875 miles

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

Front both top ball joint rubber boots twisting when in lock

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear play in both rear tractor joints

exhaust blow between manifold and cat and cat to mid pipe

Pass 23 Jun 2017 102,557 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front top arm ball joint boot is twisted

Nearside Rear tail pipe is very close to tyre

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

slight play on in all wheel bearings

Fail 23 Jun 2017 102,556 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure dont lock down (6.2.A.1)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front top arm ball joint boot is twisted

Nearside Rear tail pipe is very close to tyre

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

slight play on in all wheel bearings

Pass 24 Jun 2016 98,042 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 98,034 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust down pipe leaking. (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust manifold cracked & leaking. (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 94,463 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front lower arm bushes deteriorated

o/s/r a frame bush worn

slight oil leak diff pinion

Fail 2 Jul 2015 94,439 miles

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)

Diff pinion seal slightly leaking oil.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2014 93,359 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 93,359 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 91,744 miles

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

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

wiper smearing

Pass 29 Mar 2012 87,523 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 87,523 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/r driveshaft slight play

o/s/f headlamp pattern poor

o/s/r driveshaft slight play

Pass 11 Apr 2011 83,461 miles

All tyres worn on inner edge

Exhaust has a slight blow

N/S/F lower ball joint gaiter split

O/S/F head lamp lesnse loose but not affecting pattern

Pass 14 Apr 2010 77,614 miles

o/s headlamp lens loose

Pass 16 Apr 2009 71,545 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 64,595 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 57,263 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 57,222 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 49,122 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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N777 ELM is a 1996 Jaguar Xjr in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N777 ELM, 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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N777 ELM is a 1996 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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