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N897 XBL

1996 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

102,674 mi
Last recorded102,674 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xjs74,717 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN897 XBL
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2021 102,674 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2021 102,674 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 101,625 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 101,045 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 100,593 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 100,225 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 100,062 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 99,178 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 96,790 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 94,805 miles

n/s front tyre slightly perished

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Jun 2011 91,600 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 120,872 miles

some corrosion of inner wing/underbody

Pass 3 Oct 2006 118,802 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 118,802 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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N897 XBL is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 3,980cc 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 N897 XBL, 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 N897 XBL registered?

N897 XBL is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 5 March 1996.

Is N897 XBL safe to buy?

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