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E15 JGS

1996 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,234 mi
Last recorded81,234 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xj106,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE15 JGS
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 81,234 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 80,610 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 80,605 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 74,879 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 73,292 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 73,292 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 73,254 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight corroasion o/s/f floor

Fail 28 Oct 2010 73,254 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight corroasion o/s/f floor

Pass 4 May 2006 57,888 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?

Based on 909,077 MOT tests across 81,250 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
3,561
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
81,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,485
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,052
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 12,020
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,165
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 10,319
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E15 JGS is a 1996 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1996 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 106,381 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xj fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,485 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E15 JGS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xj typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 30 years old, this Jaguar Xj is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E15 JGS registered?

E15 JGS is a 1996 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is E15 JGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for E15 JGS shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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