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N791 YJM

1996 Jaguar Xjs

Green Petrol 5993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,024 mi
Last recorded71,024 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xjs74,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN791 YJM
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 71,024 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 68,125 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 66,356 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 66,007 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 66,007 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 63,806 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 63,318 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 62,836 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 61,847 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 61,628 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 51,149 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 67,346 miles

engine oil leak

offside outer sill corroded

offside rear reflector damaged

rear brake ferrals corroded

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 13 Sep 2006 61,956 miles

engine oil leak

front and rear brake pipe ferrals corroding

offside outer sill starting to corrode

Fail 13 Sep 2006 61,956 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

both front floor pans starting to corrode

engine oil leak

front and rear brake pipe ferrals corroding

offside outer sill starting to corrode

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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N791 YJM is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs in Green with a 5,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N791 YJM, 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 N791 YJM registered?

N791 YJM is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 27 March 1996.

Is N791 YJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N791 YJM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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