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N979 UWN

1996 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

105,543 mi
Last recorded105,543 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xjs74,717 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN979 UWN
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 6 Mar 2026 105,543 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 99,919 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 99,434 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 99,341 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 98,485 miles

Offside Rear slightly binding

Pass 15 Oct 2015 97,861 miles

Nearside Rear brake flexie hose slightly chafted

Nearside Rear wheel beering has slight play

Offside Front floor has a hole but not within 30cm of a prescribed area

Offside Rear brake sticky

Pass 6 Oct 2014 97,547 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 97,099 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 96,176 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 22 Jul 2009 95,093 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 86,808 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 82,371 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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N979 UWN is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N979 UWN, 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 N979 UWN registered?

N979 UWN is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N979 UWN safe to buy?

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