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J600 XJS

1996 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

1,503 mi
Last recorded1,503 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xjs74,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ600 XJS
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 1,503 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 1,331 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2025 1,331 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 1,307 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 1,300 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Apr 2017 1,294 miles

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly binding slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 11 May 2016 1,261 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 1,255 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 1,188 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 1,145 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 1,087 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 1,054 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 1,019 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 941 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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J600 XJS is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 J600 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 J600 XJS?

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What year was J600 XJS registered?

J600 XJS is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is J600 XJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J600 XJS shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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