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N788 KWS

1996 Jaguar Xjs

Turquoise Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

112,698 mi
Last recorded112,698 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xjs74,717 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN788 KWS
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1996
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 112,698 miles

rear subframe and suspension components heavily surface corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2024 112,561 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 112,478 miles

Nearside Rear rear shock absorber bodies corroded

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

Offside Rear shock absorber bodies corroded

all rear coil springs have surface corrosion

front suspension components have surface corrosion but not affecting integrity

Pass 12 Sep 2022 112,426 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 112,309 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 112,307 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 112,198 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 111,933 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 111,920 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 111,500 miles

syspenshion corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2017 111,500 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

syspenshion corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2016 111,354 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 108,090 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 100,514 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 99,249 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 98,835 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 98,835 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 95,152 miles

slight play from both rear hubs lower bushes

Fail 3 May 2011 95,152 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

slight play from both rear hubs lower bushes

Pass 30 Apr 2010 91,878 miles

brake warning light on.

slight play in off side rear wheel bearing and suspension arms.

Pass 7 Apr 2009 87,304 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 87,296 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 79,288 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 79,287 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2007 72,877 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 72,877 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 64,377 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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N788 KWS is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs in Turquoise with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 N788 KWS, 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 N788 KWS registered?

N788 KWS is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 March 1996.

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