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N855 LGV

1996 Jaguar Xjr

Silver Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

147,596 mi
Last recorded147,596 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2013
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xjr107,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN855 LGV
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2013 147,596 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both n/s & o/s outer floor panels corroded

movement in both rear hubs

n/s front sill corroded

Pass 3 May 2011 147,035 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2011 146,998 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2009 146,800 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 145,687 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2008 145,687 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 143,767 miles

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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N855 LGV is a 1996 Jaguar Xjr in Silver with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N855 LGV, 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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What year was N855 LGV registered?

N855 LGV is a 1996 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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The MOT history for N855 LGV shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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