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N822 GLT

1996 Jaguar Xjs

Turquoise Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,083 mi
Last recorded92,083 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xjs74,717 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN822 GLT
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1996
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 92,083 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 92,069 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 92,019 miles

some oil around sump.

Fail 11 Sep 2017 92,016 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor. (6.1.B.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

some oil around sump.

Pass 6 Sep 2016 91,910 miles

oil leak

throttle sticking

Fail 1 Sep 2016 91,910 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

throttle sticking

Pass 11 Sep 2015 91,450 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 91,193 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 91,193 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)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 90,607 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 90,363 miles

front brake pads wearing

Pass 15 Jul 2011 90,160 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres cracking badly on sidewalls

front discs corroded

fuel pipes corroded

rear side lights darker than normall

Fail 4 Jul 2011 90,159 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres cracking badly on sidewalls

front discs corroded

fuel pipes corroded

rear side lights darker than normall

Fail 16 Feb 2011 90,089 miles

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

BULKHEAD FLEXING WHEN BRAKE DEPRESSED

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/S PARK BRAKE OUTER CABLE CORRODED FRACTURED

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

STEERING RACK MOUNTING BUSHES WORN RESULTING IN MOVEMENT OF STEERING RACK

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 89,749 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 89,741 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre wearing outer tread

outer sidewall splitting o/s/r tyre

Pass 18 Feb 2009 88,763 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 88,435 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 86,470 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2005 80,795 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 80,761 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Front drive shaft coupling has slight play in a universal joint bearing (2.4.G.6b)

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

Offside Rear Front drive shaft coupling has slight play in a universal joint bearing (2.4.G.6b)

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

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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N822 GLT is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs in Turquoise with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 N822 GLT, 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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N822 GLT is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 3 January 1996.

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