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N7 XJS

1996 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

48,243 mi
Last recorded48,243 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xjs74,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN7 XJS
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 48,243 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 48,125 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 48,057 miles

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

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

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

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

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 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 45,918 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 45,918 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust mount not securing exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 45,682 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 45,682 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 45,584 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 44,473 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 42,204 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front jacking point slight corrosion

Pass 13 Mar 2013 40,883 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 36,402 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 34,925 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

metal brake pipe from offside front flexible hose to brake caliper corroding

Pass 7 Apr 2010 34,398 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 33,627 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

slight play in both rear wheels

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 25 Mar 2008 31,978 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

unable to see inner brake pads

Pass 29 Mar 2007 29,510 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 29,503 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)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 25,482 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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N7 XJS is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 N7 XJS, 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 N7 XJS registered?

N7 XJS is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 April 1996.

Is N7 XJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N7 XJS shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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