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N930 PHV

1996 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

79,436 mi
Last recorded79,436 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xjs74,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN930 PHV
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 79,436 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 79,137 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 78,900 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 77,881 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 75,680 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 75,675 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 75,310 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 74,885 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 74,654 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 72,287 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 69,956 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 67,283 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 64,717 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2013 62,157 miles

front windscreen has tiny stone chips

Pass 22 Feb 2012

engine oil leaks

nearside and offside rear axle pin/bushes have slight movement

nearside front bumper washer jet housing insecure

Pass 16 Feb 2011 56,802 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 56,240 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 56,234 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

both front wheelbearings have slight play

eml light on dash

engine has misfire

Pass 21 Feb 2009 53,509 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Feb 2009 53,509 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 18 Feb 2008 50,710 miles

unable to view discs/pads fully

Pass 23 Feb 2007 48,177 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 44,382 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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N930 PHV is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 N930 PHV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N930 PHV registered?

N930 PHV is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 10 May 1996.

Is N930 PHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N930 PHV shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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