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N830 THO

1996 Jaguar Xjr

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

111,040 mi
Last recorded111,040 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xjr107,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN830 THO
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 111,040 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 110,989 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 110,228 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 109,164 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 108,377 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 107,448 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 103,974 miles

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

Offside Front ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 May 2017 98,808 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 May 2016 92,550 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 85,105 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 79,682 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 79,102 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 78,463 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 77,538 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 76,454 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

both rear silencers corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2009 75,107 miles

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

front lower wishbone bushs deteriorating

front number plate cracked

Pass 1 May 2008 73,169 miles

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in both steering rack inner joints

Pass 2 May 2007 69,946 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 69,946 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 12 Apr 2006 65,366 miles

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

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

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

all four road tyres close to limit

Fail 11 Apr 2006 65,366 miles

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

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

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

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

all four tyres close to legal limit

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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N830 THO is a 1996 Jaguar Xjr in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N830 THO, 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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N830 THO is a 1996 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 30 April 1996.

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