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J26 XJS

1996 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

92,048 mi
Last recorded92,048 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xjs74,717 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ26 XJS
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 92,048 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 92,025 miles

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 91,908 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2022 89,654 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 89,552 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 89,170 miles

ns rear tyre got bulge or makers mark in outer wall rear tyres slight cracking

Pass 29 Jan 2019 88,980 miles

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

Rear diff pinnion oil leak

surface rust on underside

Fail 21 Jan 2019 88,977 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced marked in yellow (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear diff pinnion oil leak

surface rust on underside

Pass 16 Jun 2017 88,558 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 88,112 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 86,498 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 85,609 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 84,044 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Apr 2012 81,858 miles

Front number plate damaged

Pass 27 Apr 2011 78,854 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 77,721 miles

Front number plate cracked

Pass 19 Aug 2008 74,711 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 67,023 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 54,990 miles

Front brake pads worn

Front number plate stained

Rear tyres wearing on edges

n/s/f tyre 3-4mm

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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J26 XJS is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 J26 XJS, 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

How do I check the history of J26 XJS?

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What year was J26 XJS registered?

J26 XJS is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is J26 XJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J26 XJS shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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