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2231 KW

1996 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

171,036 mi
Last recorded171,036 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xjs74,717 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration2231 KW
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 171,036 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 170,875 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 170,875 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 May 2023 170,545 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 170,540 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 170,226 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 169,818 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 169,056 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 168,490 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 167,513 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2015 167,513 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 166,196 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 165,325 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 164,933 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 164,526 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 164,258 miles

n/s hand brake low reading

Pass 20 Nov 2008 163,720 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 163,720 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 9 Oct 2006 163,661 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 163,661 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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2231 KW is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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 2231 KW, 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 2231 KW registered?

2231 KW is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 18 January 1996.

Is 2231 KW safe to buy?

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