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N944 JWR

1996 Jaguar Xjr

Black Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

108,005 mi
Last recorded108,005 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2015
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xjr107,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN944 JWR
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2015 108,005 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

fuel lines corroed

Fail 11 Sep 2015 107,974 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

fuel lines corroed

Pass 2 Oct 2014 104,321 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 104,316 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

holed corrosion nsf outer sill not in prscribed area

holed corrosion osf floor pan not in prescribed area

Pass 18 Nov 2011 104,259 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2011 104,249 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 101,287 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Oct 2010 101,265 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 99,633 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 99,565 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

car heavily undersealed underneath

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

small corrosion hole under bonnet

various corrosion underneath

Pass 27 Jan 2009 769,210 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front wiper worn

rear diff leaking oil

tick over slightly high

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jan 2009 769,210 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front wiper worn

rear diff leaking oil

tick over slightly high

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2008 95,459 miles

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

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

dip beam tell tale inop

engine oil leak

heavy oil leak from diff

o/s/r subframe support corroded

rear registration plate deteriorating

slight lift in differential bearings

unable to properly assess brake lines due to heavy underseal

Fail 30 Jan 2008 95,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

dip beam tell tale inop

engine oil leak

heavy oil leak from diff

o/s/r subframe support corroded

rear registration plate deteriorating

slight lift in differential bearings

unable to properly assess brake lines due to heavy underseal

Pass 24 Jan 2007 92,292 miles

advise.rear.fulcrum.bushes.s/play

advise.s/leak.from.centre.section.exhaust

advise.s/play.front.hubs

advises/play.front.a/roll/bar.bushes

Pass 2 Feb 2006 89,060 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 89,045 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

advise rear fulcrums s;play

advise s;play front hubs

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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N944 JWR is a 1996 Jaguar Xjr in Black with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 N944 JWR, 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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N944 JWR is a 1996 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 8 February 1996.

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